Red Hat intros JBoss Application Server 7

Red Hat Inc. has launched JBoss Application Server 7, a JBoss Community project that enables a cloud-ready architecture and delivers up to a tenfold decrease in startup time, faster deployment and reduced memory usage. The final version of JBoss Application Server 7, is said to represent a major milestone in the evolution of Java application servers from complex and monolithic to more lightweight, modular and agile. 

"Developers have more options for creating and delivering applications than ever before, and the productivity enhancements offered by JBoss Application Server 7 reflect how the day-to-day lives of developers have evolved. JBoss Community designed JBoss Application Server 7 to meet developers' requirements today-whether they are using Java Enterprise Edition or building the next mobile application," said Mark Little, Senior Director of Engineering, Middleware Business, Red Hat.

"As Web application and Java developers seek modernised, flexible platforms to create dynamic applications, they require the latest advancements and standards support for faster development and enhanced productivity. This release represents a significant milestone in our strategy to deliver new products and services that adapt to the rapidly changing technology paradigm, while taking advantage of the continuum of development taking place in the JBoss Community," said Craig Muzilla, Vice President of Marketing, Middleware Business, Red Hat. 

JBoss Application Server 7 will undergo six months of testing both in the JBoss Community and with select enterprise customers and partners (via the Early Access Program) before the release of the enterprise version, JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6, which is planned for early next year. JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6 is expected to feature improved performance and scalability, powerful management, integrated developer tooling, and a more flexible and lightweight footprint to reduce the cost of the full application lifecycle