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WebSphere to Azul Payara Server Migration

Migrating from WebSphere (Application Server & Liberty) to Azul Payara Server 5 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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Planning a Migration to Azul Payara Server

Before your team can start the migration process, you (and the decision makers at your organization) may need to learn more about Azul Payara . In our ‘Why Migrate to the Azul Payara’ Guide, we’ll provide information about:

  • Cloud Native, Containerized, Jakarta EE, and MicroProfile application architectures
  • What makes Azul Payara Server the best option for production Jakarta EE (Java EE) applications
  • Why Azul Payara Micro  is ideal for running Java EE applications in a modern virtualized infrastructure
  • The benefits of open source software
  • How new Azul Payara features are created
  • Cost advantages of Azul Payara
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WebSphere vs Azul Payara Server 5 at a Glance

Along with having a more frequent release schedule and increased security and patch releases with Azul Payara Server, migrating to Azul Payara Server gives you access to many more features and capabilities:

Feature WebSphere 9.0.5 WebSphere Liberty 23.0.0 Payara Server Enterprise 6.9.0

License

Proprietary

Proprietary

Open Source with EULA

Release frequency

Irregular

Monthly

Monthly

Production Support

Yes

Yes

Yes

Supported IDEs

Eclipse IDE, VS Code

Eclipse IDE, VS Code

Eclipse IDE, NetBeans, IntelliJ IDE, VS Code

Jakarta EE 8 Compatible

Yes

Yes

Yes

MicroProfile Support

Partial

Yes

Yes

Microservices Edition

No

Yes (Liberty is positioned as Microservices only)

Yes (Payara Micro)

Data Grid (Caching)

Separate product with additional cost

No

Yes, included

Clustering

Separate product with additional cost

Yes

Yes, included

Scripting Tool

Wsadmin and jython scripts

Wsadmin and jython scripts

asadmin

Admin Command Recording and Auditing

No

No

Yes

Deployment Flexibility

Variables (Environment, external files, WebSphere variables)

Variables (Environment, WebSphere variables, MicroProfile config)

Variables (System, Environment, MicroProfile config)

Notification Channels Monitoring

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JMS BeansSMTPGoogle Cloud MessagingApple Push Notifications

JMS BeansSMTP

JS BeansLog FilesSMTPSNMPJMSCDISlackNew RelicDatadogTeams Channels

Custom Notifiers

No

No

Yes

Azul Payara Server and Docker

WebSphere to Payara Migration

Migrating WebSphere Application Server to Azul Payara Server

This guide gives you an overview of the differences between WebSphere Application Server and Azul Payara Server, which components and features in Azul Payara Server are equivalent to those in WebSphere, and how to configure some frequently-used resources and features in Azul Payara Server compared to how you’re used to them in WebSphere.

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Migrating WebSphere Liberty to Azul Payara Server Enterprise

This guide gives you an overview of the differences between WebSphere Liberty and Azul Payara Server, which components and features in Azul Payara Server are equivalent to those in WebSphere, and how to configure some frequently-used resources and features in Azul Payara Server compared to how you’re used to them in WebSphere.

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

Overall, the migration from GlassFish 3 over to Payara Platform 5 was a straightforward process. There was no need for major code rewrites. Payara’s engineering team was clearly knowledgeable when answering the support tickets.

Enrick Lopez, Lead Developer

Payara Server is a solid platform, which is very stable and easy to maintain. There are no typical server-side problems, such as huge log files which saturate the OS or cause hanging issues. The support is great.

Claudio Mapelli, Regional IT Manager

The software has been tremendously easy to work with. Our transition from WebLogic to Payara Enterprise is still in progress and things are progressing nicely. We have found Payara Server Enterprise to be a lot more user friendly and approachable than WebLogic.

IT Manager, United States Coast Guard

Payara Platform is super stable and patches to issues are delivered faster than we notice them! For me, as developer, it is important to have access to a Nexus server where I can automatically download the latest releases.

Martin Gysel, DevOps Engineer

Get Started with Azul Payara Server

Book a FREE demo or contact our team to explore how Azul Payara Server supports secure, stable, and high-performance Java applications. Access resources to get started quickly or dive deeper into the platform.

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