January 31, 2005 — (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — According to reports released Monday, Sun Microsystems (sun.com) will broaden its Java Enterprise System network services software package on Tuesday with the roll-out of a subset of offerings called Sun Java System Suites.
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The middleware, according to reports, is geared towards functions such as service-oriented architectures and collaboration, and targeted at specific business problems.
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The suites consist of Sun Java System Application Server Enterprise, Sun’s development tools, in addition to Availability Suite, featuring Sun Cluster and Sun Agents; Communications Suite, featuring Sun’s messaging server; Identity Management Suite, with ID management, directory software, and development tools; and Web Infrastructure Suite, for security and access control for Web applications. Also included are Sun’s Web server, directory, and tools.
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Sun is reportedly also set to announce Java Enterprise System Release 3, which adds Sun’s N1 grid service pro-visioning system and development tools.
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Analysts say breaking down the package of servers into suites will enable midrange users to gradually move to Java Enterprise System.
