Diagnosing issues in production environments can be a daunting task without the right tools. When problems arise, having access to comprehensive diagnostic information is critical for quick resolution. This is where Payara Server's little known diagnostic tool comes into play, offering a powerful solution for collecting important server data on demand.

Pushing the boundaries of innovation in application development is a must for Insurtech providers whose goal is to deliver competitive advantage for customers, positioning them at the cutting edge of customer experience, operational efficiency and resilience. Succeeding in this goal often requires a full migration to a new application server to create advanced tech capabilities.

When one of the UK's leading technology service providers, CDL, aimed to re-engineer its flagship platform, it opted to migrate to Payara Server Enterprise as the most effective solution to support its goals.

Ahoy crew! Welcome aboard the September edition of Payara’s Monthly Catch! As we chart our course toward the final quarter of the year, we’ve got a boatload of exciting updates, news and highlights from the Payara community and beyond. Here's our brief overview of must-read guides, in-depth tutorials, technical insights, and expert advice from September that will help you elevate your software development and deployment for enterprise Java applications!

Payara Platform 4 is reaching its End of Life, and the end of Extended Support is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025. 

However, we understand there are critical business reasons for which some of our customerscannot immediately transition some workloads to newer versions of the platform. To meet your legitimate business requirements, we are introducing the Lifetime Support model. This new offer replaces the Extended Support offeringfor this version and is designed to give you confidence that your business-critical applications will have enterprise level support to remain stable and secure during this transition period. 

This is your advance notice so that you can begin making plans to secure support for your existing infrastructure or to upgrade to Payara Platform 5 or 6. 

As the international trade volume and the e-commerce sector continue to surge, the global logistics industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. To address the needs of a rapidly expanding and demanding user base, logistics companies are investing in software applications that can support faster and more transparent delivery services. For enterprise logistics apps to function seamlessly, the use of a robust and reliable application server is a must to remain competitive.

Learn what Roman Zrazhevskiy, Founder and CEO of MIRA Safety, Sergey Taver, Marketing Manager of Precision Watches have to say about application runtimes for e-commerce and logistics and why Hermes and DPD choose Payara Platform. 

Open source technologies have become invaluable tools for software developers and software engineers focusing on innovation and experimentation. In particular, open source application servers can greatly help to accelerate project development, reduce costs and foster collaborative approaches within teams and across organizations.

However, when it comes to deploying mission-critical applications in production environments, open source runtimes that are unsupported can present significant risks, exposing businesses to unnecessary vulnerabilities.

Summer didn't stop our experts at Payara from producing meaningful content to help software developers and DevOps specialists power up their Jakarta EE applications. As August ends, we curated the top highlights from the month for you to check as you get back to your desk.

Focusing on Jakarta EE 11, cloud computing, microservices, application server migrations and more, this monthly catch is treasure trove of valuable content, brimming with must-read guides, in-depth tutorials, technical insights, and expert advice that will help you elevate your software development and deployment projects. Don’t miss out on these essential resources—dive in and discover the knowledge you need to succeed!

We're pleased to announce the latest releases of Payara Platform, addressing key bug fixes and delivering component upgrades for improved performance and security. Thanks to these updates, users of Payara Platform Enterprise and/or Payara Platform Community, can benefit from a more reliable and optimized runtime environment.

As August is about to unfold, we take some time to dive into the depths of Payara's resource base to gather for you the best pearls from July on Java, Jakarta EE, cloud computing, application development and devops. Our talented team has compiled an array of invaluable contributions designed to enhance your projects, meaning this month's roundup is packed with insightful guides, tutorials, technical insights and expert advice that you won't want to miss. 

“Which version of the Payara Platform is right for me?” We get asked this question all the time, so we wanted to provide you with a more in-depth discussion that outlines the similarities and differences between the two editions of the Payara Platform, Enterprise and Community, to help you choose the one that best fits your needs.