Evaluating Whether Open Source Application Server Software is Right

Overview: This 24 page IBM® Redguide™ publication provides a framework for evaluating whether open source application server software is appropriate for your company. This Redguide includes: 1)An overview of the philosophy and methodology inherent in open source software development, and highlights the potential benefits and pitfalls of incorporating this model in your organization. 2) Overview of the IBM WebSphere? Application Server offerings, which range from an open source version to top of the line commercial solutions, are described and compared. 3) Guidelines to help you match your business requirements to the most appropriate and valuable innovation.

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