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Product positioning: WebSphere Application Server and Jakarta
Tomcat
The strategic Web application server from IBM is WebSphere Application Server.
The latest version of WebSphere Application Server is Version 5.1. All
WebSphere Application Server offerings support Servlets, JSPs, EJBs, and
more.
Some iSeries customers want a basic, no-cost Web application server that
supports servlets and JavaServer Pages. Relying on the IBM HTTP Server
(powered by Apache) as its Web server, the Apache Software Foundation's
Jakarta Tomcat provides a basic Web application server for iSeries customers.
Jakarta Tomcat is available with OS/400 and at no additional cost to customers.
Jakarta Tomcat is offered as a way for iSeries customers to "get started" with
Java server-side components and Web application serving. Customers should
select WebSphere Application Server when they need to deploy on demand
business solutions that are J2EE compliant, provide the most function, and
deliver the highest levels of reliability, scalability, and security.
If an IBM or Solution Developer application requires WebSphere Application
Server as the base Web application server, do not consider Jakarta Tomcat as
an alternative Web application server. Examples of IBM products that require
WebSphere Application Server as the base Web application server include
WebSphere Commerce, WebSphere Payment Manager, and WebSphere Host
Publisher.
Customers who require a robust and scalable Web application server can select
WebSphere Application Server. Jakarta Tomcat provides fewer functions and
capabilities compared to the IBM WebSphere Application Server. For example,
Jakarta Tomcat does not support Enterprise JavaBeans, is not J2EE compliant,
and does not provide Domino integration.
For more information, see iSeries e-business Handbook: A Technology and
Product Reference, SG24-5694.
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Express for iSeries
(5722-E51)
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Express for iSeries is for fast, productive
development, deployment, and management of dynamic Web sites. With smaller
budgets and limited IT resources, you face special challenges getting started in
on demand business. IBM WebSphere Application Server - Express for iSeries,
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Draft Document for Review October 18, 2004