Common Questions

The following are some commonly asked questions about Web Space Server software.

What databases does Web Space Server support?

HSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL, and Oracle 10g.

What is the recommended JDK version to use with Web Space Server?

JDK 1.6.0_07 or later. Also make sure that Ant 1.7.0 is installed on the machine on which you are installing Web Space Server.

What size image should I use for my site logo?

Your site logo should not be larger than 50 x 50 pixels.

What is the recommended amount of memory (RAM) to use with Web Space Server?

The machine on which a Web Space Server server is running should have a minimum of 2GB RAM. Client machines connecting to a Web Space Server site should have a minimum of 1GB RAM.

Which are the most recommended web browsers for Web Space Server?

Sun GlassFish Web Space Server is best suited for running on Firefox 2.x and Firefox 3.x (on all platforms), any of the recent versions of Internet Explorer (on Windows) and Safari (on MacOS), and all other popular web browsers.

On what port does Web Space Server run?

By default, Web Space Server runs on port 8080. The port can be changed later, but the Web Space Server installation program runs on port 8080, so this port must be free before you start the installation process. If you are upgrading from a previous Web Space Server installation, be sure to stop any running GlassFish domains before proceeding.

How to create a custom portlet bundle?

You can use Add Application to add portlets and widgets to a page. You can add portlets and widgets to the public pages and private pages of Communities and Organizations and propagate those Communities and organizations to production environment. the portlets and widgets thus bundled with a Community or an Organization can be considered as custom portlet bundles.

How the Delegated Administration feature works in Sun GlassFish Web Space Server?

Admin users can delegate portlets to other users by adding portlets to their public page. The admin users can add portlets by selecting Add Application from the Welcome menu. All users can access a portlet which is on the public page of the admin user.

How you can chat and make calls using the Web Space Server?

You can chat and make calls using Sun GlassFish Web Space Server. Chat feature is readily integrated with the product. You can make calls using Web Space Server by installing the CALL-WEB add-on. See, Sun GlassFish Web Space Server 10.0 CALL-WEB Add-On Guide.