Red Hat JBoss Web Server
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What is Red Hat JBoss Web Server
Red Hat JBoss Web Server is a supported web and servlet container distribution based on Apache Tomcat, packaged and maintained by Red Hat. It is used to run and manage Java web applications (Servlet/JSP) and related HTTP components in enterprise Linux environments. The product focuses on a stable, supported Tomcat stack with Red Hat lifecycle management, security errata, and optional clustering/load-balancing components rather than providing a full Java EE/Jakarta EE application server.
Enterprise-supported Tomcat distribution
It provides a vendor-supported build of Apache Tomcat with Red Hat-provided patches and security advisories. This can reduce the operational burden of tracking upstream fixes and backporting changes. It fits organizations that require support SLAs and controlled update streams for production Java web workloads.
Predictable lifecycle and updates
Red Hat publishes product lifecycles and delivers updates through its established channels, aligning with enterprise change-management practices. This helps teams standardize runtimes across environments and keep configurations consistent. It is particularly relevant where OS and middleware patching are coordinated under a single vendor program.
Integrates with Red Hat platform
It aligns with common Red Hat deployment and management patterns (for example, packaging, configuration conventions, and subscription-based support). This can simplify operations for teams already using Red Hat Enterprise Linux and related tooling. It also supports typical Tomcat operational needs such as connectors, logging, and integration with front-end HTTP servers.
Not a full Java EE server
It is primarily a servlet container (Tomcat-based) and does not aim to provide the broader Java EE/Jakarta EE feature set found in full application servers. Applications that depend on full-profile enterprise APIs may require additional components or a different runtime. This can increase architecture complexity for teams expecting an all-in-one enterprise Java platform.
Subscription required for support
While the underlying components are open source, Red Hat’s supported distribution and update streams are tied to a subscription model. Organizations that only need community support may find the commercial packaging unnecessary. Budget and procurement requirements can be a constraint for smaller teams.
Tomcat-centric operational model
The product inherits Tomcat’s configuration and operational patterns, which can be less standardized than newer cloud-native runtimes for some use cases. Advanced traffic management, edge delivery, or modern application hosting features typically require complementary infrastructure. Teams may need additional products for capabilities such as sophisticated reverse proxying, WAF, or global content delivery.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| 16‑CORE STANDARD (1 year) | $1,650.00 per 16‑core / per year | Standard business-hours support (9:00–18:00 NA), web & phone support, unlimited support cases. SKU: MW0232248. Optional 64‑Core Standard (1 year) add-on: US$5,940. |
| 16‑CORE PREMIUM (1 year) | $2,475.00 per 16‑core / per year | 24x7 support for severity 1 & 2; standard hours for severity 3 & 4; web & phone support, unlimited support cases. SKU: MW0222833. Optional 64‑Core Premium (1 year) add-on: US$8,910. |
Notes: Subscriptions are sold on an annual basis and are consumed in processor-core bands (16‑ and 64‑core bands).
Seller details
Red Hat, Inc. (IBM subsidiary) / Mandrel open source project
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
1993
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https://github.com/graalvm/mandrel
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