Why IBM
WebSphere Application Server supports a broad range of platforms and flexible approaches to application management, from high quality of service to simpler, less costly solutions. With the new Liberty profile, a broad range of development tooling options, and new Intelligent Management capabilities your critical applications will be better managed.
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Application Server
The new Liberty Profile accelerates delivery of innovative applications while providing unmatched operational efficiency, reliability, administration, security, and control.
Application Server - Express
An affordable, ready-to-go solution to build dynamic Web sites and applications
Application Server Community Edition
Lightweight Java EE application server built on open source Apache Geronimo technology
Application Server Network Deployment
Extend the traditional application server with new technologies to enhance resiliency and virtualization capabilities
Application Server for Developers
Efficient development and innovative features of WebSphere Application Server at no-charge
Application Server for z/OS
Takes advantage of the qualities of service of IBM z/OS®
Related Product Editions
Application Server Hypervisor Edition
Optimized to instantly run in VMware and other server virtualization environments
WebSphere Virtual Enteprise
Consolidate application servers and maximize utilization while monitoring application health
WebSphere eXtreme Scale
Provides distributed object caching for elastic scalability and cloud environments
WebSphere Extended Deployment Compute Grid
Enable practical reuse of on-line Java™ assets in the batch workloads
WebSphere eXtended Transaction Runtime
Enables modernization of transactional COBOL and C applications within WebSphere Application Server on distributed platforms
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- Redbook: WebSphere Application Server Technical Overview
An overview of WebSphere Application Server runtime for enterprise applications
- JBoss versus WebSphere: Cost, Performance, Efficiency, Innovation
Detailed technical and cost comparison of RedHat JBoss and IBM WebSphere Application Server.
- White Paper: IBM WebSphere Application Server versus Oracle WebLogic
This document covers key differences between IBM® WebSphere® Application Server and Oracle WebLogic Server.
- White paper: Why Upgrade to WebSphere Application Server V8
This white paper details the latest WebSphere Application Server enhancements as well as additional tooling included to support building and testing.