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You're probably hearing more and more about the Apache Geronimo open source application server. If you're ready to start learning about and using Geronimo, this page gives you links to the latest downloadable version of Geronimo, information on support from IBM®, and a guide on how to build your first Geronimo application in minutes.
What is Apache Geronimo?
Apache Geronimo is an open source Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) application server project developed by the Apache Software Foundation and licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 — one of the most flexible licenses available for open source software. This license gives you the freedom to use the technology however you want, build derivative works for distribution, and make code contributions of your choice back to the community.
Geronimo combines the best of open source technology and the innovation of open source development. IBM also offers a world-class support program available with several support tiers tailored to your needs.
Learn more about Geronimo
Select from a large collection of how-to articles and online tutorials, hands-on workshops and technical briefings, and online forums moderated by IBM experts. Share your ideas with other Geronimo developers, and get answers to your questions from forums, wikis, and blogs.
- Get started now at the Geronimo resource area on developerWorks, which is packed with articles, tutorials, news, and sample code.
- Become an accomplished Geronimo builder in no time by following this step-by-step roadmap.
- Learn how to quickly install Geronimo from either binary or source, and get it up and running in minutes.
- Browse the developerWorks collection of technical events and Webcasts.
- Share your ideas and get help with your questions at our technical forum, moderated by Geronimo experts.
- Check out Apache Geronimo expert Dave Klavon's regular blog "The Apache Geronimo Experience" about the latest developments in Apache Geronimo technology.
- Read "Get started with Geronimo," (developerWorks, September 2005) by regular contributor Sing Li.
- Visit the Apache Geronimo wiki for up-to-date information on Geronimo and details on downloading the latest release.
- Join fellow developers on the developerWorks community sites.
Get Apache Geronimo and related tools
If you're ready to get started now, you can download the Apache Geronimo from Apache.org.
You can download Apache tools that support your Geronimo development efforts directly and individually from our download pages:
- IBM now offers IBM WebSphere® Application Server Community Edition, a J2EE application server built on Apache Geronimo technology. Download your free copy today!
- Download other individual Apache projects that complement Geronimo development.
- Eclipse users can download and use the Geronimo Eclipse plug-in to develop and deploy Web applications to the Apache Geromimo server.