Migrating from WildFly To Payara Community

Migrating applications from WildFly to Payara Platform Community can be a seamless and straightforward process, thanks to their shared compatibility with Jakarta EE (and Java EE) specifications.

There are certainly distinctions between the two application server technologies. For example, many Java EE APIs are implemented by different components in WildFly and Payara Platform Community. Moreover, the configuration of certain aspects, such as external resources, high-availability and deployment, is not covered by any specification and is, in fact, very different in these servers. Nonetheless, the transition from WildFly to Payara Platform Community is not only possible but can also be exceptionally easy.

This guide aims to simplify the migration process, offering a clear comparison of WildFly’s and Payara Platform Community’s features and components, identifying equivalent tools and helping you bridge your existing WildFly expertise with Payara Platform Community’s concepts. In addition, this document provides step-by-step guidance on how to configure frequently used resources and features in Payara Server.