Priority Support for WebSphere Application Server
Community Edition
Customers looking for open source or open source-based Java EE application server solutions recognize the importance of working with committed vendors such as IBM and Novell whose contributions and commitment to open source go back several years. WAS CE 2.0.0.1 is IBM WebSphere's free, pre-integrated, small footprint open source-based Java™ EE 5 application server built on Apache Geronimo. It provides quick access to application server technology with no upfront costs, while harnessing the latest innovations from the open source community. It has been downloaded more than a million times, validating the fact that WAS CE is meeting the needs of developers and businesses worldwide who are looking to embrace open source application servers.
How to Get WebSphere Application Server Community Edition
To evaluate WAS CE, download SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1 and follow the instructions to register your server. You can then get WAS CE 2.0.0.1 as an online update.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP2 will ship with the current version of WebSphere Application Server Community Edition (2.0.0.1 or later). Priority support is available from Novell for WebSphere Application Server Community Edition 2.0.0.1 (and later versions).
Features & Benefits
- Pre-integrated with SLES 10 SP1
- Novell and IBM have integrated WAS CE with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 from Novell. This partnership provides customers with an enterprise-ready, open source-based application server alternative to JBoss. More (flyer PDF) +
- World class support
- IBM and Novell offer support and maintenance services for WebSphere Application Server Community Edition through a subscription. In addition, you receive support from more than 430 ISV partners. More (flyer PDF) +
- Lower cost than JBoss
- When you need help, you know you can rely on the full support behind WebSphere Application Server Community Edition. And not only are our support options easily accessible and unfailingly reliable, they also cost less than support for JBoss. For example, the one year Priority support cost for WebSphere Application Server Community Edition integrated with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1 is $4,900 while the cost for one year of Premium support from Red Hat for JBoss is $6,750. More (flyer PDF) +
- Grow using WebSphere products
- As your business needs grow and evolve, so do your IT requirements. With WebSphere Application Server Community Edition, you can start small and grow as needed because you will have the option to upgrade to one of IBM's other WebSphere Application Server products. More +