JGAS 5.00 new features

A summary of new features and changes in functionality introduced with Genero Application Server for Java (JGAS) 5.00.

Important:

This page covers only those new features introduced with the Genero Application Server for Java (JGAS) version specified in the page title. Check prior new features pages if you migrate from an earlier version. Make sure to also read the upgrade guide corresponding to this version.

Corresponding upgrade guide: JGAS 5.00 upgrade guide.

Previous new features page: JGAS 4.01 new features.

Table 1. Engine and Architecture, Version 5.00
Overview Reference
JGAS is now provided in a separate standalone archive (zip); it is no longer provided in the FGLGWS bundle. JGAS can now be downloaded from the Download page of the Four Js Web site and installed to a local directory of your choice. See
A Jetty web server is no longer embedded in the JGAS, and the standalone JGAS used for executing applications is no longer available. For development environment testing, you need a separate GAS installation or Java Enterprise Edition (J2EE) container such as Apache Tomcat® (version 10 or greater), Jetty, or Glassfish, to access your applications and services via a browser. See Standalone JGAS and Jetty no longer embedded
JGAS is now built with support for Java Development Kit (JDK) 17. See Java version 17 required
Table 2. Single Sign-On (SSO) and delegation
Overview Reference
Single Sign-on topics are no longer included in the Genero Application Server for Java User Guide. SSO is now documented in a separate manual. See Single Sign-On User Guide.

This release does not include any new features.