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Introduction to the server

Introduction to the server - Java EE Tutorial

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Introduction to the server

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- [Instructor] Let's take a look at the difference between servers that support the full profile of java ee technologies and also support a subset of their technologies called the web profile. There are over 20 compliant java ee implementations to choose from, but here are just a few of the ones that you are likely to know or will get to know as your develop your first few java ee applications. Most of their server products are downloadable now and for free and with no time restrictions on their use. Many have a vibrant online community that can aid you if you run into trouble. A full blown application server supports the entire java ee API stack and all those shown here support the full profile, except TomEE which supports a subset of APIs known as the web profile. This is a very lightweight container that supports any of those technologies necessary to run the majority of websites. TomEE is an excellent server product that allows you to get up and running super fast as there is very…

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