What is WildFly (JBoss)?
Wildfly (formerly known as JBoss) is an open-source Java-based application server that provides a runtime environment for deploying and running Java applications. It was initially developed by JBoss Inc., which was later acquired by Red Hat. WildFly offers a range of features and services to support the development and deployment of enterprise applications.
Definition for WildFly
JBoss, now known as WildFly, is an open-source Java-based application server developed by Red Hat. It provides a platform for deploying and managing Java-based applications in a server environment. JBoss/WildFly offers a range of features and services that facilitate the development, deployment, and scalability of enterprise applications.
WildFly has been widely adopted by organizations as it offers a robust and flexible platform for building scalable and reliable applications in a Java EE environment.
WildFly features
Some key features of JBoss/WildFly include:
Application Deployment: WildFly allows developers to deploy Java applications, including web applications (WAR files), enterprise applications (EAR files), and more. It provides a runtime environment that supports Java Enterprise Edition (Java EE) standards.
Component-based Architecture: The server is based on a modular and component-based architecture, enabling developers to build applications using reusable components and frameworks. This promotes code reusability and simplifies application development.
Web Services Support: It supports the implementation and deployment of web services using various protocols and standards, such as SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) and REST (Representational State Transfer). This facilitates the integration of applications and the development of service-oriented architectures (SOA).
Clustering and High Availability: WildFly offers clustering capabilities, allowing multiple server instances to work together as a cluster. This ensures high availability, load balancing, and failover support for applications, enhancing their reliability and scalability.
Management and Monitoring: WildFly provides a management interface that allows administrators to monitor and manage server instances, deploy applications, configure resources, and monitor performance. It offers tools for centralized administration and monitoring of multiple server instances.
Integration with Java EE Technologies: It integrates with various Java EE technologies, such as Java Persistence API (JPA) for database access, Java Message Service (JMS) for messaging, Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI) for resource lookup, and Java Servlet API for web development.