Java application deployment

Taking a program from lines of code to a functioning Java application requires several important steps and tools. Before application deployment, a Java Runtime Environment must be put in place. The next step in Java application development is to use either a Java Plug-in or Java Web Start to deploy the application. In this section, find the news, research, and tutorials you need to deploy Java apps. Learn the different steps Java developers need to take, and find tips and best practices to help make enterprise application deployment fast and successful.

November 16, 2018 16 Nov'18
Amazon Corretto extends OpenJDK support

With Java among the most popular languages on AWS, Amazon spins out its own distribution of the OpenJDK open source Java implementation with long-term support that exceeds Oracle's.
November 22, 2017 22 Nov'17
The impact of Java SE 9 on operations and development teams

Just prior to JavaOne, TheServerSide spoke with ZeroTurnaround's Simon Maple about all of the things going on with Java SE 9 and the greater Java ecosystem. A couple of interesting articles eluted ...
May 01, 2017 01 May'17
DevOps strategies focus of Gene Kim, new Tasktop strategic adviser

Tasktop, focusing on improving software delivery processes, is working on a framework for defining how to architect end-to-end software delivery with the help of a DevOps pioneer.
September 21, 2016 21 Sep'16
Just like last year, JavaOne 2016 showcases Java 9 enhancements

With no particularly new announcements surrounding the Java platform, JavaOne 2016 has a more subdued feel than conferences in years past.

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Developers find cautious optimism for serverless platforms

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How to deploy Docker Hub-hosted microservices in AWS ECS

In this AWS ECS tutorial, we take a Spring Boot app contained in a Docker Hub-hosted image and deploy the associated microservices in AWS using Elastic Container Service. Continue Reading
Step-by-step Spring Boot RESTful web services example in Java using STS

In a previous tutorial, we explained the basic tenets of good RESTful web service design. In this step-by-step Spring Boot restful web services example, we implement it. Continue Reading

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4 reasons why Gradle may be the right Java build tool

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Red Hat's Operator Framework set to overhaul Kubernetes clusters

Operator Framework is designed to ease deployment and management of apps on top of Kubernetes clusters. We break it down with former CoreOS CEO Alex Polvi. Continue Reading

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Simplify your Java EE development with Docker and Kubernetes

From simplified deployment to rapid development, Java Champion Adam Bien explains how Docker and Kubernetes are changing Java EE development. Continue Reading
Social business applications entice, but enterprises are skeptical

Alan Pelz-Sharpe discusses social business applications and why businesses are wary of this strategy. Continue Reading
Get caught up debugging Java apps with containerization

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Glassfish community thrives; innovations update

In this video, expert Steve Millidge discusses how Oracle no longer supports Glassfish app server and looks at other options like Payara. Continue Reading