1.2. Features of JBoss EAP 6
Table 1.1. JBoss EAP 6.3.0 Features
Feature | Description |
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Java Certification | Java Enterprise Edition 6 Full Profile and Web Profile certified. |
Managed Domain |
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Management Console and Management CLI | New domain or standalone server management interfaces. XML configuration file editing is no longer required. The Management CLI also includes a batch mode that can script and automate management tasks. |
Simplified directory layout | The modules directory now contains all application server modules. The common and server-specific lib directories are deprecated. The domain and standalone directories contain the artifacts and configuration files for domain and standalone deployments respectively. |
Modular classloading mechanism | Modules are loaded and unloaded on demand. This improves performance, has security benefits and reduces start-up and restart times. |
Streamlined Data source management | Database drivers are deployed just like other services. In addition, datasources are created and managed directly in the Management Console or Management CLI. |
Reduced and more efficient resource use. | JBoss EAP 6 uses fewer system resources and uses them more efficiently than previous versions. Among other benefits, JBoss EAP 6 starts and stops faster than JBoss EAP 5. |