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JBoss EAP 7 in ELS‑1?

Here’s Your Developer‑Friendly Upgrade PathKeep javax.*, stay on Java EE 8, and modernize on your terms — with Payara Platform Enterprise 5.

Why This Matters Now (for developers)

When Red Hat moved JBoss EAP 7 into Extended Life Cycle Support (ELS‑1), it changed your day‑to‑day: fewer updates, diminishing certifications, and increasing friction upgrading JVMs, databases, and infra.

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What you’re seeing:

  • Security and bug fixes only, and delayed → longer exposure windows
  • No new features / enhancements → stagnating performance & tooling
  • Compatibility risk → not certified against newer JVMs or DBs
  • Rising cost for less → ELS surcharges with shrinking value

What you want instead:

  • A stable, supported Java EE 8 runtime with javax.* continuity
  • Monthly updates (bugs & security) and maintained container images
  • Predictable SLAs & expert help to unblock releases
  • Time and flexibility to modernize incrementally (when you decide)

Your Options

With JBoss EAP 7.x reaching ELS-1, you can choose between limited legacy support, security, ROI or full control over your Java future by migrating to Payara Platform Enterprise 5.

Remain on JBoss EAP 7 (ELS‑1) Move to JBoss EAP 8 Migrate to Azul Payara Enterprise 5

General

Minimal change now

Stay in the Red Hat/JBoss ecosystem

Migration to a highly compatible alternative

Support Ends

ELS-1 in 2027 → ELS-2 no updates

Full support for JBoss EAP 8 ends in 2028

Guaranteed to 2031

Cost Model

Paid ELS extensions

License is typically more expensive

 Full support included

Security Updates

Limited / delayed

Limited / delayed

 Regular patches + hot fixes

Modernization

No refactoring required

Migration require namespace change

 No refactoring required

Compliance

Unreliable

Certifications maintained until 2028

Actively maintained certifications

Vendor Lock-in

High

High risk

Highly portable

Support

Basic

Infrequent releases

Enterprise SLA coverage

What Dev Teams Get with Payara 5

  • Drop‑in Java EE 8 runtime: preserve your codebase and keep your release cadence
  • Monthly releases: security patches, bug fixes, and platform improvements
  • DevOps‑ready: maintained container images; automation‑friendly administration
  • Expert support: real engineers on the line, with SLAs that match enterprise needs
  • Compliance‑aligned: proactive fixes and lifecycle you can plan around

Migration: Fast Path for Developers

Most teams complete an initial lift‑and‑shift in days, not months.
  • Inventory your datasources, JMS, security realms, and scheduled jobs
  • Stand up Payara Enterprise 5 in a non‑prod environment (VM or container)
  • Map configuration one‑to‑one (JDBC pools, JMS, realms) with parity configs
  • Deploy existing EAR/WARs unchanged (Java EE 8, javax.*) and smoke test
  • Iterate: performance tuning, HA cluster setup, and CI/CD pipeline updates

Architecture & Operations Highlights

  • Clustering & Session Replication for scale and resilience
  • Managed Data Sources & Connection Pools with observability defaults
  • Transaction Management & Messaging aligned with Java EE 8
  • Lifecycle & Patch Cadence designed for enterprise change windows

For Tech Leads

Plan it like a change, not a rewrite.
  • Scope: runtime swap + config parity
  • Risk controls: canary deployments, rollback plan, perf baseline
  • Success criteria: zero code changes, security posture improved, patch cadence restored
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What to Do Next

Ready to move forward? Whether you want to test compatibility quickly or validate Payara in your own environment, choose the path that best fits your workflow. Both options are designed to get you hands-on with minimal risk and maximum clarity.

Path A — Evaluate quickly (no heavy lift):
  • Get the Migration Playbook (config map, test plan, rollback strategy)
  • Book a 30‑minute technical consultation with a Payara engineer
Path B — Pilot in your stack:
  • Spin up a non‑prod Payara 5 environment
  • Deploy a representative app; capture perf & compatibility; iterate
Get the Migration Playbook

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With a relentless focus on stability, security, and flexibility, 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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