Software provides flexible, scalable infrastructure.
Press Release Summary:
WebSphere Application Server V6.0 leverages J2EE 1.4-compatible technology and Service Oriented Architecture platform for rapid integration of existing IT assets. It features mixed application server support for migration to newest versions of WebSphere Application Server. Software provides near continuous availability for workloads, and facilitates end-to-end security across all resources in environment.
Original Press Release:
WebSphere Application Server V6.0 Delivers an Outstanding Foundation for Today and Tomorrow's On-Demand Needs by Providing a Flexible, Scalable, Feature-Rich Infrastructure
Overview
o Help increase your return on investment and lower your total
cost of ownership by leveraging J2EE 1.4-compatible technology
and a SOA platform for rapid integration of existing IT assets
o Eliminate lost business opportunities with near continuous availability for your workloads
o Improve time to value with features enabling ease of use and
an improved out-of-the-box experience
o Improve end-to-end security across all the resources in your
environment
o Enable a unified administration with the ability to administer
previous versions of IBM WebSphere® Application Server
o Includes support for more platforms than ever before
o Grow your business as needed with large-scale capabilities
Planned availability dates
o December 10, 2004: Electronic software delivery
o December 31, 2004: Media and documentation
At a glance
WebSphere Application Server, V6.0 can increase your return on
investment on existing IT assets while providing the foundation for the IBM Software Group Portfolio. WebSphere Application Server, V6.0 is Java(TM) 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) 1.4-compatible and enables an on-demand infrastructure with the following key features:
o Full J2EE support across all offerings
o Mixed application server support (V5, V5.1, and V6) for
more flexible migration to newest versions of WebSphere Application Server
o Support for unified administration of a mixed WebSphere Application Server environment (V5.0, V5.1, and V6.0) for a more flexible migration to WebSphere Application Server V6.0
o WebSphere Rapid Deployment for reducing the complexity of
developing and deploying J2EE applications
o Additional Web services standards above J2EE 1.4 for
the sound foundation for the Services Oriented Architecture
(SOA)
o Broad platform support, allowing increased integration
of existing resources and deployment platform choices
