Migrate Jakarta EE Applications to the Cloud with the Payara Platform

The Payara Platform is cloud-native, optimized for production environments, and can be deployed in any environment: on cloud, on-premises, or hybrid. It’s designed with support for major cloud platforms, ensuring the Payara Platform is compatible with the services you’re already using, including Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, and the Google Cloud Platform.

We also have our own cloud platform. Payara Cloud is a “serverless” runtime that runs and scales Jakarta EE/MicroProfile applications seamlessly while managing all the cloud infrastructure for you. It offers a flexible and powerful way to easily run your Jakarta EE apps on the cloud. Simply select your WAR, click deploy, and watch your apps run on the cloud – automatically, like magic.

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Why Run Java EE Apps in the Cloud with the Payara Platform

Why Run Java EE Apps in the Cloud with Payara Platform

The Payara Platform is ideal for running applications in the cloud, whether you need to move existing Java EE applications into the cloud or you’re looking to build new, cloud-native Jakarta EE applications on public cloud.

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How to Manage and Operate the Payara Platform on Cloud

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Learn about the cloud-native features for managing and operating the Payara Platform on cloud including support for  the major cloud platforms you’re already using: Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, and the Google Cloud Platform.

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How the Payara Platform Fits into Your Cloud Strategy

When you want to take advantage of the cloud to improve your business, but you’re worried about moving existing Java EE applications –the Payara Platform offers a strategy to minimize expense and disruption to your business operations. Leverage your existing developer’s skillset and move to the cloud with Payara Platform integrations.

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Microsoft Azure and The Payara Platform

Payara Platform and Microsoft Azure Datasheet

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Users of Microsoft Azure can pick and choose from the available services to develop or scale new applications or run existing applications in the cloud. Download our datasheet to learn more about the capabilities of running the Payara Platform on Azure.

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How to Run a Payara Server Deployment Group on Microsoft Azure User Guide

Microsoft Azure is ideal for creating traditional Payara Platform domain deployments where existing applications are migrated to the cloud. Learn about running your application on Microsoft Azure and Payara Platform using Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

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Deploying Java EE Apps to Azure: Part 1

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Article by Abhishek Gupta, Cloud Developer Advocate at Microsoft

Walk through one of the options of running Java EE applications on Azure. This is the most basic approach for deploying a Java EE app to Payara Server set up in a Virtual Machine on Microsoft Azure along with the Azure Database for PostgreSQL service as the backend database.

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Amazon AWS and The Payara Platform

Elastic Clustering with Payara Micro on Amazon AWS – Demo Part 1

Elastic Clustering Demo on AWS

Watch a video to create a simple distributable application, use Payara’s Remote CDI events, deploy the application on AWS and provision an elastic deployment on Amazon AWS with Payara Server and Payara Micro.

Elastic Clustering with Payara Micro on Amazon AWS – Demo Part 2

Elastic Clustering with Payara Micro on Amazon AWS - Demo Part 2

Watch video to learn how to provision infrastructure for elastic clustering with Payara Micro on Amazon AWS.

Elastic Clustering with Payara Micro on Amazon AWS – Demo Part 3

Elastic Clustering with Payara Micro on Amazon AWS - Demo Part 3

In the final video of the Demo, watch the elastic deployment on Amazon AWS with Payara Server and Payara Micro.

Payara Platform and PAAS Providers

Payara Platform and Jelastic PAAS

Using Payara Platform with Jelastic Saves Time and Money

Jelastic is not immediately the name that comes up when you have a cloud provider in mind. But using Payara Platform with the Jelastic PAAS solution allows you to perform all the typical tasks that you expect:

  • Set up a single instance of Payara Server
  • Run a Docker image containing Payara Micro in less than a minute
  • Clustering can be done very easily – with Payara Server doing all the hard work for you when setting up the Deployment group on the different instances
  • Jelastic billing based on actual resources used by your notes (not the theoretical maximum of your configured environment)

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Payara Platform and PaaS with Platform.sh

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Reduce Complexity with Middleware as a Service

As a Platform as a Service, or PaaS, Platform.sh automatically manages everything your application needs in order to run.

In this guide:

  • Hello World with Payara Micro and Platform.sh
  • Payara Platform with JPA
  • Payara Platform with NoSQL
  • Payara Micro, Platform.sh and Microservices

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Payara Enterprise and Cloud – Customer Case Studies

  • Payara Server Enterprise Allows Hermes to Move Their Business Critical Applications to the Cloud with 30% Faster Performance and Reduced Costs [Case Study] Hermes used IBM WebSphere to operate its business-critical Hermes Advanced application to scan packages during the delivery process. When they discovered... case study
  • Rakuten Card Smoothly Transition to Cloud-Native Architecture with Payara Server Enterprise [Case Study] In late 2017, Rakuten Card needed a reliable application server for its customer facing web applications. It found its best solution in... case study

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Cloud and Payara Platform Resource Bundle

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Cloud and Payara Platform Resource Bundle Download

Ready to find out how easy it is to migrate your applications to the cloud using Payara Platform?

Download all available resources in a zipped file here.

Cloud and Payara Platform Resource Bundle includes:

  • Why Run Java EE Apps in the Cloud with the Payara Platform (Datasheet)
  • How to Manage and Operate the Payara Platform on Cloud (Datasheet)
  • Payara Platform and Microsoft Azure (Datasheet)
  • Payara Platform and Microsoft Azure (User Guide)
  • Elastic Clustering with Payara Micro on Amazon AWS – Demo Part 1 (Video)
  • Elastic Clustering with Payara Micro on Amazon AWS – Demo Part 2 (Video)
  • Elastic Clustering with Payara Micro on Amazon AWS – Demo Part 3 (Video)

From the Payara Blog

  • You don’t need to be in the money to be in the cloud 28 Aug 2024

    Cloud computing is becoming the norm for enterprise-level applications, offering forward-looking businesses a wealth of benefits – reduced operational costs being one of them. However, cloud infrastructure expenditure can quickly spiral out of control, if managed incorrectly. By following a few, simple guidelines, companies can maximize the advantages of the cloud, including revenue, with limited, value-adding investments.

  • Cloud Infrastructures: A Closer Look at What's Available Now 21 Aug 2024

    The cloud is highly sought-after for businesses seeking scalability, flexibility and efficiency in their software applications. The variety of cloud infrastructure available can cater to a wide range of needs, making it key for companies looking to leverage the right solution to address specific business needs. But with so many options and sometimes inaccurate terminology, it can be challenging to understand the distinctions between each cloud alternative and ultimately make informed decisions. In this blog post, we’ll explore the setup and advantages of serverless and fully-managed cloud environments, compare them to traditional hybrid clouds, and discuss the security implications of these cutting-edge technologies to help you navigate the cloud landscape with confidence.

  • Payara Cloud Connectivity: Linking Your Apps to Essential Backend Services 19 Aug 2024

    Payara Cloud, our increasingly popular Payara as a Service (PaaS) offering, automates the cloud deployment of your Jakarta EE and MicroProfile applications, making it easy to connect to essential services that your application relies on. This post shows you how to connect your applications to the services they need. This quick tutorial applies whether those services are inside or outside your cloud environment, as long as they are reachable across the internet.

  • Watch On-Demand - Jakarta EE with ARM: Enhance Performance and Efficiency in the Cloud 25 Jul 2024

    Want to explore the potential of ARM (Advanced RISC Machine) architecture for your Jakarta EE workload? Our latest webinar 'Jakarta EE with ARM: Enhance Performance and Efficiency in the Cloud' is now available to watch on-demand on https://www.crowdcast.io/c/jakarta-ee-with-arm-july-2024

  • What’s New In the February 2024 Payara Platform Release 21 Feb 2024

    We are happy to announce the February 2024 release of Payara Platform Enterprise 6.11.0 (request free trial here) and Payara Platform Community 6.2024.2 (download here) are available! This month's release comes with a number of enhancements, bug fixes, component upgrades, and new capabilities aimed at improving the stability and developer experience of the Payara Platform for you. See below for the details. 

  • You Might Not Need Kubernetes. Or Containers. 23 Jan 2024

    Kubernetes is a topic that is frequently discussed in the development community, especially as the IT landscape increasingly shifts towards cloud and microservices. However, it’s crucial to evaluate whether it is genuinely indispensable for your environment or just another case of the next 'new and shiny' object capturing attention without substantial benefits. In this blog, we’ll delve into the reasons why Kubernetes might sometimes fall victim to the hype and explore whether it is the right fit for all scenarios. 

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