New FastTrack Edition for Developers Available for Free
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sun-Netscape Alliance
(Alliance) today announced iPlanet(TM) Web Server, Enterprise Edition 4.1 and
the new FastTrack Edition 4.1 software, both of which now include support for
the Linux operating system and the latest Java(TM) technologies. With these
additions, iPlanet Web Server software now gives users an even wider degree of
choice and flexibility in using iPlanet Web Server software on the operating
system -- or combination of operating systems -- that best meets their
business and Internet system requirements. iPlanet Web Server software's
support for the latest Java technology releases allows its customers to use
this technology to develop high-performing, portable and visually dynamic Web
applications.
The new iPlanet Web Server, FastTrack Edition 4.1 software was
specifically designed to meet the needs of developers and will be offered for
free. FastTrack Edition 4.1 contains nearly all the core application
development and administrative features of Enterprise Edition 4.1 that
developers need to build rich, dynamic Web applications. iPlanet Web Server,
Enterprise Edition 4.1 software continues to meet the needs of enterprises and
service providers who require a high performing, scalable Web server to power
their mission-critical Internet applications.
CNN to Power Web Sites With iPlanet Web Server 4.1 Software
"The CNN Web sites have relied on Netscape Web Servers to meet the world's
tremendous demand for news ever since CNN.com's initial launch in 1995. We
have served billions of pages with Netscape Enterprise Server 2.01, and now it
is time to move forward," said Sam Gassel, chief systems engineer for CNN
Internet Technologies. "Our initial testing shows that iPlanet Web Server 4.1
software should be a highly scalable and reliable release. As we offer a more
dynamic and personalized service, our users will benefit from the improvements
in core functionality and new features such as integrated support for the
latest Servlet and JavaServer Pages(TM) (JSP) specifications."
Linux Added to OS Line-Up
"Multi-platform support has always been a distinguishing feature of the
iPlanet Web Server. We realize our customers don't run their Web applications
on a single operating system and we are committed to providing iPlanet
products that support the many development environments our customers use,"
said Dr. Stuart Wells, senior vice president of application infrastructure
products for the Sun-Netscape Alliance.
By adding support for the Linux operating system on iPlanet Web Server
software, the Alliance expands its product endorsement of Linux as an
enterprise-class operating system. "There are clear synergies between the
iPlanet Web Server as a high-performing, market-leading Web server and Linux
as a fast-growing Internet application operating system," Wells said.
FastTrack Edition Targets Developers
iPlanet Web Server, FastTrack Edition 4.1 software closely mirrors the
rich features and functionality of Enterprise Edition 4.1 software. It
contains nearly all of the application development features of iPlanet Web
Server, Enterprise Edition 4.1, and virtually all of the Enterprise Editions'
core and administrative features that are optimal for creating
high-performing, visually rich Internet applications.
"We have created the FastTrack Edition specifically for developers and are
offering it for free because we want to remove potential barriers to
developers writing applications on the iPlanet Web Server," said Steven
Nathan, vice president of Web hosting and portal products at the Sun-Netscape
Alliance.
Java Technologies Enhance Web Platform
The latest release of the iPlanet Web Server software further demonstrates
the importance of Java technologies to the Alliance with its support for
JavaServer Pages 1.1, Java Servlets 2.2 and the Java 2 platform. Support for
the latest Java technologies further enhances iPlanet Web Server, Enterprise
Edition 4.1 software's industry-leading Java technology performance.
Pricing and Availability
A pre-release version of iPlanet Web Server, Enterprise Edition
4.1 software on Linux is currently available on the iPlanet Web site, at
http://www.iplanet.com/downloads/testdrive/index.html, for trial use and feedback.
iPlanet Web Server, Enterprise Edition 4.1 software on the Linux, NT and
Solaris(TM) Operating Environment is scheduled to be available for purchase in
early March, 2000. iPlanet Web Server, Enterprise Edition 4.1 software with
support for HPUX, AIX and Tru64 (Compaq/DEC) is scheduled to be available in
early April, 2000. iPlanet Web Server, FastTrack Edition 4.1 software is
scheduled to be available on all supported operating systems-Linux, Solaris,
NT, AIX, Tru64 and HPUX-for free on the iPlanet Web site in early May 2000.
iPlanet Web Server, Enterprise Edition 4.1 software is priced at
$1,495 per CPU. Pricing and availability are subject to change. For more
information, consult the iPlanet Web site at http://www.iplanet.com or call
888-786-8111.
About the Sun-Netscape Alliance
America Online, Inc. and Sun Microsystems, Inc. formed the Sun-Netscape
Alliance to provide easy to deploy, comprehensive enterprise and e-commerce
solutions to business partners and other companies competing in today's Net
Economy. The Alliance product portfolio provides customers with the industry's
most scalable, integrated infrastructure software and a family of production
ready e-commerce applications. The products are offered on the industry's most
widely available product platforms, including DEC, HP, IBM, Linux, SGI,
Microsoft Windows, and Sun. The alliance software product portfolio includes:
messaging and calendar, collaboration, web, application, directory, and
certificate servers. The Alliance also offers a family of production-ready
applications for e-commerce, including commerce exchange, procurement,
selling, and billing.
About America Online, Inc.
Founded in 1985, America Online, Inc., based in Dulles, Virginia, is the
world's leader in interactive services, Web brands, Internet technologies, and
e-commerce services. America Online, Inc. operates: two worldwide Internet
services, America Online, with more than 18 million members, and CompuServe,
with approximately 2 million members; several leading Internet brands
including ICQ and Digital City, Inc.; the Netscape Netcenter and AOL.COM
portals; and the Netscape Navigator and Communicator browsers. Through its
strategic alliance with Sun Microsystems, the Company develops and offers
easy-to-deploy, end-to-end e-commerce and enterprise solutions for companies
operating in the Net Economy.
About Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision - The Network Is The
Computer(TM) -- has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW), to its
position as a leading provider of industrial-strength hardware, software and
services that power the Internet and allow companies worldwide to ".com" their
businesses. With $12.4 billion in annual revenues, Sun can be found in more
than 170 countries and on the World Wide Web at http://www.sun.com.
NOTE: Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun Logo, The Network Is The Computer,
iPlanet, Java, JavaServer Pages, and Solaris are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Netscape and the Netscape N logo are registered trademarks of Netscape
Communications Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Other Netscape
logos, product names, and service names are also trademarks of Netscape
Communications Corporation, which may be registered in other countries.
SOURCE Sun-Netscape Alliance
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