Depending on your point of view, GlassFish is a community, a project, and an application server. The following brief overview of the history of GlassFish explains what it is all about.
In 2005 Sun Microsystems decided to release their commercial grade Java application server, called Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 9, to the public domain. Soon afterwards, a community of developers formed for the purpose of developing a commercial grade, open source application server that implements Java EE 5. Using the Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 9, donated by Sun Microsystems, and source code for TopLink, a Java object-to-relational persistence architecture, donated by Oracle, the community launched the GlassFish project. On May 4, 2006, Project GlassFish released the first version that supports the Java EE 5 specification. Since that time, the GlassFish community has grown and the project has gained momentum, with Version 2 in use and Version 3 well under way.
GlassFish is not just another Java application server. The Reference Implementation (RI) of Java EE 5 and the Java EE 5 SDK are actually derived from the GlassFish code. What this means for the end user is that GlassFish delivers support for new Java functionality fast and with the highest possible level of conformity with the Java specifications. Fast AND good. There is no better environment for the serious Java developer.
GlassFish Hosting for Java EE 5 applications using Virtuozzo VPS technology
eApps Hosting has offered Java hosting plans since 1999. We started with Apache Tomcat hosting and were one of the first hosting companies to offer JBoss hosting services. The evolution continues, as we now fully support GlassFish hosting in a reasonably priced Virtual Private Server (VPS) plan. Our GlassFish hosting service is delivered using Virtuozzo from Parallels, the most advanced and widely used virtualization technology for the hosting industry. You will have access to a control panel that runs outside of your VPS so as to not consume your allocated resources. Secure root access using SSH is enabled and of course you have access to the administrative interface and features of GlassFish. Your plan is also scalable vertically (easy upgrade to higher plans with no downtime) and horizontally (add additional VPS instances in a load balanced cluster). We know of no better GlassFish hosting platform available today.
Why Choose eApps Hosting for your GlassFish hosting needs?
The suitability of the technical environment is one of the most important factors when choosing a hosting service for your Java EE 5 application. However, it is not the only factor. Thousands of Java developers count on eApps Hosting for the following:
- Great Technical Support, when you need it - Responsive, effective 24/7 phone/chat/email support from live, human experts
- Up to date versions - Availability of the latest versions of Java and GlassFish through an efficient repository based delivery system
- Reliable, high performance hosting - Unparalleled uptime, reliable service, and high performance in a reasonably priced VPS
Summary of Key Features
We offer a 30 day money back guarantee with our service, giving you a risk free way to check out all of the features and capabilities of the service. A summary of the key features follows:- Your own virtual private server with root access and a private instance of all services
- Comprehensive, easy to use control panel to administer all aspects of your account
- Your own Java Virtual Machine (JVM)
- Java EE 5 support
- Mod_jk and mod_proxy_ajp support
- ANT Java-based build tool
- Your own Derby, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQLite database instance
- Many free add on applications such as LDAP, X Windows, VNC, Subversion, CVS, ImageMagick, and more
- Ability to install your own components, such as Struts, Hibernate, MyFaces, Cocoon, etc.
- SSL (commercial or self-signed certificate)
- Robust programming environment and tools, supporting PHP, Perl, Python, C/C++ and Ruby on Rails
- Superior eMail services with your own Postini filtered private mail server
- Ample CPU, memory, disk and traffic allowances
- 24/7 phone, world-wide toll free phone via Skype VoIP, chat and email technical support!!!
- Upgrade path up to a full dedicated server with no downtime or re-configuration
Getting Started
Our Standard Max hosting plan supports your own private GlassFish server for less than $30 per month! As your needs grow, move up to our higher plans, which offer additional application services and even more resources. Visit our GlassFish Hosting Plans page for a complete list of features for all of our plans (including application versions), or visit our store and choose your plan today. Your GlassFish hosting solution on a top of the line Virtual Private Server can be ready within minutes of signing up.
Have some specific technical questions about our GlassFish hosting services? Click the Live Chat icon for on-line assistance or contact us for more information. We can custom configure a dedicated server or economical high availability load balanced/clustered GlassFish hosting solution to meet your exact needs. We also offer outstanding referral partner and reseller partner programs for developers and consultants. We also offer outstanding referral partner and reseller partner programs for developers and consultants.
