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JBoss EAP 7.4 vs Azul Payara Server 5

Migrating from JBoss EAP to Azul Payara Server can be a simple and straightforward process because both servers rely on the Java EE specifications. We make it even easier with the help of our migration resources and migration guides.

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Feature JBoss EAP 7.4 Payara Server Enterprise 6.9.0

License

Open Source with EULA

Open Source with EULA

Release frequency

Bimonthly

Monthly

Production Support

Yes

Yes

Component Upgrades

Frequent

Monthly

Supported IDEs

EclipseNetBeansIntelliJ IDEAVisual Studio Code

EclipseNetBeansIntelliJ IDEAVisual Studio Code

Jakarta EE 10 Compatible

No

Yes

Data Grid (Caching)

Infinispan (additional cost)

Hazelcast / JCache

Clustering

Every node runs the same app or fine grained assignment. Automatic clustering over multicast.

Every node runs the same app or fine grained assignment. Automatic clustering over multicast.

Scripting Tool

jboss-cli.sh

asadmin

Admin Command Recording and Auditing

Yes

Yes

Deployment Flexibility

Variable (System, environment, external file, MicroProfile config)

Variables (System, environment, MicroProfile config)

Notification Channels Monitoring

CDIJMSLog Files

JMS BeansLog FilesSMTPSNMPJMSCDISlackNew RelicDatadog

Custom Notifiers

No

Yes

Slow SQL Logging

No

Yes

Health Check Service

No

Yes

Request Tracing

Yes (JAX-RS, CDI)

Yes (JAX-RS, CDI, EJB, Servlet)

OAuth2 / OpenId Connect Support

Yes, through Red Hat Single Sign-On (additional cost)

Natively Supported (through Security API)

Microservices Edition

No (the WildFly Bootable JAR Maven Plugin can be used to build a Bootable JAR, packaging server and application)

Payara Micro

MicroProfile Support

Partial

Yes

Docker Support

Yes

Yes, also with container automation through Payara Docker Nodes

Kubernetes Support

Yes

Yes

Cloud Providers Support

Microsoft Azure, Amazon, Google, OpenShift, and more

Microsoft Azure, Google, Jelastic, Amazon, Oracle Cloud, and more

Zero Deployment Downtime

No

Parallel versions with one-time switch

Upgrade Tool

Yes

Yes

Bundled JDK Support

Yes – RHEL and Windows only

Yes – Linux & Windows

Easy Migration from Community to Enterprise

WildFly migration to JBoss EAP Possible – Challenging

Yes – Payara Platform to Payara Platform Enterprise -Simple migration

Integrated Monitoring Console

Yes (additional cost)

Yes

Additional Resources

How to Future-Proof Your Java Stack: Migration Strategies for JBoss EAP Users

How to Future-Proof Your Java Stack: Migration Strategies for JBoss EAP Users

JBoss EAP 7 has entered extended life support, leaving systems increasingly exposed, harder to keep compliant, and costlier to maintain. This guide lays out the business and security risks of staying put — and the modernization paths forward, including how Azul Payara Server 5 keeps you on Java EE 8 without a javax-to-jakarta rename.

 Why Migrate to Azul Payara

Why Migrate to the Azul Payara

Thinking about moving off your current application server? Whether it’s cost, support gaps, or changing needs driving the decision, this guide shows why the Azul Payara is the ideal home for production Jakarta EE applications — covering Azul Payara Server, Azul Payara Micro for virtualized infrastructure, and the platform’s cost advantages.

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Migrating from JBoss EAP to Azul Payara Server

Running on JBoss EAP and feeling the squeeze from rising costs, licensing pressure, or limited flexibility? This guide walks enterprise Java teams through migrating to Azul Payara Server — a production-ready, vendor-neutral, open-source platform — covering the key differences from JBoss EAP, how to plan a low-disruption migration, and how to set your applications up for long-term stability.

Trusted by Global Leaders Across Industries

With a relentless focus on stability, security, and flexibility, Azul Payara enables enterprises in unlocking the full value of their Java investments.

Knowledgeable support team, the support service meets our expectations and the Payara Platform works well. We are happy to have opted for the Payara Platform.

Project Leader, Arelion

In terms of support costs Payara is 60% cheaper than JBoss. Our engineers are extremely satisfied with Payara Platform’s performance. They started using Payara Platform in a small scale and as things worked well quickly they have increased their Payara usage exponentially.

IT Engineer, Best Western Hotels & Resorts

Partnering with Payara Server Enterprise has been a game-changer for us at LinkPulse. Their expert support, reliable 24/7 service, and long-term lifecycle have allowed us to deliver seamless migrations and maintain critical public sector systems without interruption.

Fernando Maldonado, Project Leader

As Payara Server is currently being run on a financial platform, the Support Service offers us peace of mind. We know that a Support Engineer will be available in case of any problems. We also find the monthly patches useful.

IT Manager, PRIMIS Mortgage Network

I’m very satisfied with the speediness and quality of replies from the Payara Support Team. The quality of support combined with good application server performance gave us the confidence to expand our Payara Server usage in the future.

Jan Nilsson, IT Architect

Payara is the de-facto middleware at Rakuten Card. We’ve found it wonderful to use, even for new hires – with Payara leveraging developers’ existing skill sets so no retraining is required.

Arshal Ameen, Senior Architect, Rakuten Credit Card

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