domain.xml application Element

Previous elements such as web-module, ejb-module, and so on are deprecated in Enterprise Server v3 and replaced with the new application element. For more information about the application element, see application in Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server v3 Domain File Format Reference.

During an upgrade, Enterprise Server v2 applications are redeployed at the new applications/ location with the new application element in domain.xml. Any new applications deployed on Enterprise Server v3 will be deployed with the new directory structure and element.