What is Java application server in SAP (EP-PIN - Portal Infrastructure)?

SAP Term: Java application server

• Component: EP-PIN

• Component Name: Portal Infrastructure

• Description: Server program providing the infrastructure for Java applications. If the server is J2EE compliant, it supports servlets, Java Server Pages JSP, Java Naming and Directory Interfaces JNDI, Enterprise Java Beans EJB and all other services listed in the J2EE specification. In the context of SAP Enterprise Portal 6.0, the Portal Server resides on a Java application server. The Java application server used is SAP J2EE Engine, which is J2EE compliant.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A Java application server is a software platform that provides an environment for hosting and running Java-based applications. It is part of the SAP Enterprise Portal (EP) Platform Infrastructure (PIN) and is used to deploy and manage web applications. It provides a secure, reliable, and scalable platform for running web applications. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The Java application server can be used to deploy and manage web applications. It provides a secure, reliable, and scalable platform for running web applications. It also provides support for various technologies such as Java EE, JSP, Servlets, EJB, and Web Services. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When deploying web applications on the Java application server, it is important to ensure that the application is properly configured and optimized for performance. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the application is secure and that all security patches are applied regularly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Java application server is part of the SAP Enterprise Portal (EP) Platform Infrastructure (PIN). Other components of the EP-PIN include the Portal Runtime Environment (PRE), the Portal Content Management System (PCMS), and the Portal Security Framework (PSF). Additionally, there are several third-party tools available for managing and deploying web applications on the Java application server.