Wednesday Sep 22, 2004
Wednesday Sep 22, 2004
Here are some differences that I have noticed about this Beta release based on release notes:
1. Here are some official "what's new" from the release notes
* Admin Console GUI enhancements
* Web Services Security
* WS-I Profile 1.1
* Migration Tool
2. Beyond that I found a few other changes when comparing to Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8 Update Release 1 release notes:
* NetBeans plugin for AS PE 8 2004Q4 (new)
* Updated JDK to 1.4.2_05
* Additional JDBC driver support, specifically DataDirect drivers were added.
* Oracle 10g support
This small list probably barely scratch the surface on the differences and enchancements that the product team has done. A while ago, I was told that this release will have a lot of enchancements under the surface. I'll try to write more about this when time permits.
If you are curious, then you should definitely check it out. The installation insructions can fit into my small 15" screen without scrolling, which is really short and simple to get started.
* Admin Console GUI enhancements
* Web Services Security
* WS-I Profile 1.1
* Migration Tool
2. Beyond that I found a few other changes when comparing to Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8 Update Release 1 release notes:
* NetBeans plugin for AS PE 8 2004Q4 (new)
* Updated JDK to 1.4.2_05
* Additional JDBC driver support, specifically DataDirect drivers were added.
* Oracle 10g support
This small list probably barely scratch the surface on the differences and enchancements that the product team has done. A while ago, I was told that this release will have a lot of enchancements under the surface. I'll try to write more about this when time permits.
If you are curious, then you should definitely check it out. The installation insructions can fit into my small 15" screen without scrolling, which is really short and simple to get started.
Sun Java System Application Server 8 2004Q4 Beta
Check out and get it at this page.