Migrating from WildFly to Payara Server

Migrating from WildFly or JBoss Application Server to a modern, supported runtime doesn’t have to be complex.

This detailed Migration Guide to Payara Server 5 gives Java developers and DevOps teams a complete roadmap to move existing Jakarta EE (formerly Java EE) applications from WildFly to Payara Server Enterprise — a production-ready, cloud-native, open source application server built for long-term stability and enterprise support.

Explore key differences between WildFly and Payara Server, including administration, clustering, high availability, security, and operating modes.
Learn how to migrate configurations for JDBC datasources, JavaMail sessions, and security realms — and how to integrate tools like KeyCloak, Hazelcast Data Grid, and MicroProfile APIs in your Payara environment.

Whether you’re modernizing legacy applications or planning cloud deployments on Kubernetes, Docker, Azure, AWS, or OpenShift, Payara Server offers zero-downtime upgrades, automatic clustering, advanced monitoring, and a 10-year software lifecycle — ensuring reliability and security at scale.

This guide is perfect for organizations looking to:

• Replace WildFly or JBoss EAP with a supported Jakarta EE platform
• Reduce operational overhead with built-in clustering and management tools
• Improve performance, scalability, and observability in production
• Future-proof enterprise Java applications with Payara’s cloud-ready architecture

Download the guide today to simplify your migration and gain full confidence in your Jakarta EE deployments with Payara Server Enterprise.