JBoss

JBoss is an application server program for use with Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition ( J2EE ) and Enterprise Java Beans ( EJB ). JBoss is similar to proprietary programs such as BEA WebLogic and IBM WebSphere .

JBoss is freely available under the GNU Lesser General Public License ( LGPL ). A corporation known as the JBoss Group, based in Atlanta, Georgia, provides support for JBoss. The JBoss Group fixes bugs in the JBoss program free of charge, but bills for custom features and consulting services.

J2EE allows the use of standardized modular components and enables the Java platform to handle many aspects of programming automatically. EJB is built on the JavaBeans technology and facilitates changes at the server, eliminating the need to update each computer when a new program component is changed or added. GNU (pronounced ("guh-NEW") is a Unix-like operating system that comes with source code that can be copied, modified, and redistributed.

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Read more about it at: > The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University answers frequently asked questions (FAQ) about JBoss. > Developer.com describes how to implement JBoss. > SpikeSource provides a JBoss troubleshooting guide. > The latest information and updates are available from the JBoss Group.

Last updated on: Sep 21, 2005

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