Oracle iPlanet Web Server
| Company type | Software |
|---|---|
| Industry | Web server software |
| Predecessor | Netscape Enterprise Server, iPlanet Web Server, Sun ONE Web Server, Sun Java System Web Server |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Netscape Communications Corporation |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Oracle iPlanet Web Server |
| Parent | Oracle Corporation |
Oracle iPlanet Web Server (OiWS) is a web server designed specifically for medium to large-scale enterprise environments. It has previously been known under several names, including Netscape Enterprise Server, iPlanet Web Server, Sun ONE Web Server, and Sun Java System Web Server.
The server operates across various operating systems such as Solaris, Windows, HP-UX, AIX, and Linux. It offers compatibility with multiple technologies, including JSP, Java Servlet, PHP, NSAPI, CGI, and ColdFusion.
History
The origins of this web server trace back to 1996 when it was initially created by Netscape Communications Corporation under the name Netscape Enterprise Server, evolving from the 1994 launch of Netsite. After being acquired by Sun Microsystems, it was renamed to Sun Java System Web Server. Following Oracle’s acquisition of Sun in 2010, the product was rebranded as Oracle iPlanet Web Server.
In January 2009, Sun Microsystems released the core components of Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 as open source under the BSD license, calling it Open Web Server. This open source edition was supported alongside commercial versions until January 2010 with update 8 of version 7.0. Since Oracle took over, no additional open source releases have been made available.
The official transition to the Oracle iPlanet Web Server name occurred in 2010, accompanied by ongoing updates to documentation and branding.
Release History
- Oracle iPlanet Web Server 7.0.27 (October 2017)
- Oracle iPlanet Web Server 7.0.26 (April 2017)
- Oracle iPlanet Web Server 7.0.9
- Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Updates 1 through 8 (final updates integrated into open source)
- Sun Java System Web Server 7.0
- Oracle iPlanet Web Server 6.1 Service Packs 14 to 21
- Sun Java System Web Server 6.1 Service Packs 4 to 13
- Sun ONE Web Server 6.1 Service Packs 1 to 3; Released September 6, 2002
- Sun ONE Web Server 6.1
- Sun ONE Web Server 6.0 Service Packs 3 and 11; Released November 19, 2001
- iPlanet Web Server 6.0 Service Packs 1 and 2, plus base release
- Sun ONE Web Server 4.1 Service Packs 10, 14, and 15
- iPlanet Web Server 4.1 Service Packs 2, 3, 6, and 9 along with base release
- iPlanet Web Server versions 4.0 Service Packs 4 through 6, version 4.0.1, and base release (September 1999)
- Netscape Enterprise Server releases from version 3.6 Service Pack 3 down to version 2.0; notable editions include:
- Netscape Enterprise Server 3.6 (January 11, 1999)
- Netscape Enterprise Server 3.5 (February 1998)
- Netscape Enterprise Server 3.0 (June 1997)
- Netscape Enterprise Server 2.0 (March 5, 1996)
- Netsite version 1.0 (December 15, 1994)
This sequence of releases outlines the progression from early Netscape Enterprise Servers through the Sun Java System period up to the current Oracle iPlanet Web Server products, demonstrating the company’s sustained focus on enterprise web server solutions.
See also
- Oracle Technology Network
- Oracle Fusion Middleware
- Oracle iPlanet Web Proxy Server
- Oracle HTTP Server
- Oracle WebLogic Server
- Oracle Application Server
- GlassFish
- Comparison of web server software
- Comparison of application servers
External links
- Archived product team wiki for Sun Java System Web Server
- Archived documentation from 2010
- Review of Sun Java Web Server on ServerWatch
- Benchmark results comparing various web servers
- Announcement of Sun open sourcing Netscape Enterprise Server
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- Article discussing the heliod fork
- Netscape Enterprise Server manual from Red Hat
- Netscape Enterprise Server official documentation from Netscape