GlassFish is an Application Server which can also be used as a Web Server (Http Server). A web Server means: Handling HTTP requests (usually from browsers). A Servlet Container (e.g. Tomcat) means: It can handle servlets & JSP.
How does GlassFish server work?
The GlassFish Server's port number. The default is 8080. The administration server's port number. The default is 4848.
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To Start the GlassFish Server Using NetBeans IDE
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To Start the GlassFish Server Using NetBeans IDE
- Click the Services tab.
- Expand the Servers node.
- Right-click the GlassFish Server instance and select Start.
What is use of GlassFish server?
GlassFish is a Java application server project created by Sun Microsystems that allows many developers to generate enterprise technologies that are convenient and scalable, as well as additional services that can be installed based on preference.