Caching is a powerful technique used to improve the performance and scalability of applications. By storing frequently accessed data closer to where it’s needed, caching can significantly reduce latency and system load. Let’s take a look at some common caching levels and best practices.
Performance Best Practice no. 2: Implement Caching Read Post »
Database operations are a very critical part of most applications in regards of performance. You can boost Jakarta EE database performance by leveraging the following best practices.
Performance Best Practice no. 1: Optimize database operations Read Post »
This article starts a series about 10 best practices for performance optimizations and how to implement them using Jakarta EE & GlassFish.
10 Best Practices for Jakarta EE Performance Optimization Read Post »
Jakarta EE 11 Web Profile, released on March 30, 2025, delivers an updated set of specifications, implemented by a GlassFish 8 milestone version. Read more to get an overview of what’s new and what’s planned for the final version of GlassFish 8.
Jakarta EE 11 Web Profile released, enabled by Eclipse GlassFish Read Post »
If you’ve ever faced unexpected downtime, integration headaches, or rising maintenance costs, you’re not alone. We’ll explain some common challenges IT leaders encounter with Java EE servers—and why these issues might be a sign that it’s time to reconsider your current setup.
Common Problems IT Leaders Face with Java EE Application Servers Read Post »
With GlassFish, you can automate password setup in non-interactive scripts, preconfigure them in custom Docker images, or pass them dynamically as environment variables or command-line arguments at container startup. Read more to find out how…
Configure GlassFish Server passwords in scripts or Docker Read Post »
From expanding our team to pushing the boundaries of what GlassFish and Piranha can do, this year has been nothing short of transformative. Let’s take a look back at some of the highlights and share our hopes for an even brighter future.
Reflections on 2024: A Remarkable Year for OmniFish, GlassFish, Piranha, and Jakarta EE Read Post »
What’s been happening in the past 2 years and what’s up with GlassFish right now? GlassFish evolves with enterprise support, improved logging, microservices, updated security, and much more…
GlassFish is rolling forward. What’s New? Read Post »
The startserv script is a command-line tool to start GlassFish in the foreground easily. It is used by the official GlassFish Docker image to optimize running GlassFish in Docker.
Start GlassFish in foreground – a closer look at the optimized “startserv” Script Read Post »
This tutorial will guide you to configure Apache HTTP Server as a load balancer for your GlassFish cluster. It shows how to apply the sticky session routing mechanism to keep requests within a single session served by a single GlassFish instance.
How to: Apache Server as a Load Balancer for your GlassFish Cluster Read Post »
