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Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 5
Adds Binary Logging and OpenSolaris 2008.11 Support
April 7, 2009,
Volume 134, Issue 2

a multi-process, multi-threaded, secure Web server for medium to large enterprises
 

This is a full multi-language product installation to Web Server 7.0. Update 5 includes all the enhancements and features from the Updates 1 through 4 releases and now it adds binary logging, OpenSolaris 2008.11 support, and performance and stability improvements. All users of Java System Web Server 7.0 and any updates are encouraged to upgrade.

One of the newest features, binary logging allows server information to be stored in a single log file that contains binary, unformatted log data of all the Web sites hosted on a server. Thus, it minimizes the usage of system resources used for logging, may improve performance and scalability, and at the same time records detailed log information.

The Sun Java System Web Server is a multi-process, multi-threaded, secure Web server built on industry standards. For medium to large enterprises, Web Server provides comprehensive command-line interface support, consolidated configuration, enhanced security with Elliptic Curve Cryptography support, and clustering support. It also comes with a robust built-in migration tool that helps migrate applications and configurations from Web Server 6.0 and 6.1 to Web Server.

The Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 includes:

  • 64-bit support for Solaris SPARC, Solaris x86, and Linux operating systems
  • Redesigned administration framework featuring cluster management; easy access to frequently used tasks; assistant wizards; full featured and scriptable Command Line Interface; simplified management of SSL certificates; fully localized browser based Graphical Interface;
  • Regular expression support allowing for advanced URL rewriting and mass hosting
  • Conditional request processing
  • Advanced filters for request pre- and post-processing
  • Java session recovery within a cluster
  • Advanced WebDAV and WebDAV ACL content publishing support
  • Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC)
  • Dynamic Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs)
  • Request mapping server protection
  • Reverse Proxy user-agent
  • Bundled FastCGI support
  • FIPS-140- certification

This Sun solution delivers a single, secure Web infrastructure for all Web technologies and applications and is certified by the leading vendors of antivirus, intrusion detection, application server, and identity management solutions.

More Information

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Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 5 Documentation Center and Collection

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