Chapter 1 Overview

Sun Java™ Enterprise System 7 (Java ES 7) software is a comprehensive set of subscription-based services that combines software, support, professional services, and educational services in a single package, for a single price. The software components within the Java ES 7 are rigorously tested to ensure interoperability and reliability.

This chapter provides a brief overview of Java ES 7 concepts and technologies.

• Java ES 7 Components

• Platform Support and System Requirements

• Interoperability Notes and Backward Compatibility

Java ES 7 Components

Java ES 7 comprises a set of core or Base components and, optionally, a number of additional product suites oriented around various development focuses. For more information about the various optional Java ES product suites, refer to the Sun Java™ Enterprise System 7 Offerings page.

This Installation and Upgrade Guide only covers Java ES 7 Base components, and does not cover installing or upgrading any optional Java ES product suites.

Refer to Products in Java ES 7 Base in Sun Java Enterprise System 7 Release Notes for the most current list of products and product versions included in Java ES 7 Base.

Platform Support and System Requirements

Refer to Platform Support and System Requirements in Sun Java Enterprise System 7 Release Notes for the latest list of supported operating environments, requirements, and known issues for Java ES 7 software.

Also note that specific platform support may vary across individual component products. Be sure to refer to the platform requirements listed in the product documentation for each component product.

Interoperability Notes and Backward Compatibility

Refer to Chapter 2, Product Interoperability in Java ES 7, in Sun Java Enterprise System 7 Release Notes for detailed interoperability and compatibility notes related to Java ES 7 software.