Overview
WebSphere Application Server CE is ideal when key considerations are cost and simplicity for departmental apps

WebSphere Application Server CE streamlines the creation of less critical departmental-level apps on a lower-cost, open source Java EE application server.
Harnesses the latest innovations from the open source application server community in a small footprint Java EE 5 platform with no up-front acquisition costs.
Delivers basic management through a centralized console with simplified standards-based security.
Provides the IBM distribution of Apache Geronimo — with broader platform support and enhanced documentation.
Provides a clear path to more advanced capabilities through the WebSphere Application Server family.
Backed by three tiers of world-class IBM support; free support available for 30 days.
Features a strong community of experts and users.
Product framework
Product line overview
The WebSphere Application Server Family drives business agility through a choice of innovative performance based foundations.
The WebSphere Application Server simplifies the way you consume the adoption of new standards.
Included components
An open-source JEE5 app server project which provides the foundation of the WebSphere Application Server Community Edition product
Provides a robust, small-footprint database server that is simple to deploy and reduces the cost of embedded and Web-based applications
Is the servlet container that is used in the Reference Implementation for Java Servlet and JavaServer Pages technologies
Is used to develop, deploy, and debug J2EE applications to a Community Edition server


