What is JBoss used for?
JBoss EAP includes everything needed to build, run, deploy, and manage enterprise Java applications in a variety of environments, including on-premise, virtual environments, and in private, public, and hybrid clouds. JBoss EAP is based upon the popular open source project WildFly.
Is JBoss free?
JBoss itself is free and open-source, but Red Hat charges to provide a support subscription for JBoss Enterprise Middleware. Red Hat allows the use of JBoss EAP for development, but to obtain support in production a support subscription is required and customizations are not supported.
Can we use JBoss AS web server?
JBoss Web Server gives your IT enterprise a stable and secure web application infrastructure with long-term reliability. Each release benefits from predictable updates—including defect fixes and features—and maintains application compatibility for up to 5 years.
What does JBoss stand for?
JBoss is short for EJBoss. ( EJBoss is considered a violation of Sun trademarks) EJBoss stands for, if I remember correctly, Enterprise JavaBeans Open Source Software (as coined by Rickard).