This tutorial discusses the recommended JDK versions to be used for WildFly and JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) and how to set the Java version for it. The article is updated to July 2025 and we will keep it in sync with new server versions as thei are available.
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WildFly is the open source implementation of the Jakarta EE suite of services. It comprises a set of offerings for enterprise customers who are looking for preconfigured profiles of JBoss Enterprise Middleware components that have been tested and certified together to provide an integrated experience. It’s easy-to-use server architecture and high flexibility makes WildFly the ideal choice for users just starting out with Jakarta EE and Microprofile API, as well as senior architects looking for a customizable middleware platform.
WildFly is free and open-source software, subject to the requirements of the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), version 2.1.
Configuring WildFly as Reverse Proxy
In this tutorial we will learn how to configure WildFly or JBoss to reverse proxy requests to another application server. We will first discuss the basics of reverse proxying and then we will show the commands to achieve the correct configuration. Reverse Proxy vs. Forward Proxy Before diving into Undertow’s reverse proxy capabilities, it’s essential … Read more
What is the default JBoss password ?
This article explain which is the default JBoss password available in the installation of WildFly application Server or JBoss EAP.
JBoss vs Tomcat: A Comprehensive Comparison
Apache Tomcat and WildFly (formerly known as JBoss Application Server) are both popular open-source Java-based application servers, but they have differences in terms of features, architecture, and the development communities around them. Let’s dig into a comparison between Apache Tomcat and WildFly. Overview of JBoss vs Tomcat Apache Tomcat and WildFly are both popular open-source … Read more
Configuring WildFly Batch Job Repository
WildFly ships with the subsystem batch-jberet which is the administration side of JSR 352, also known as Batch API for Java applications. This JSR specifies a programming model for batch applications and a runtime for scheduling and executing jobs. WildFly Batch Job Repository configuration Out of the box, the following configuration defines the batch-jberet subsystem: … Read more
How to debug remotely WildFly
Do you want to learn how to remotely debug WildFly using IntelliJ, Visual Studio or Eclipse? in this tutorial we will show all the steps to get started in minutes!
How to configure WildFly with Eclipse (2023)
How do I integrate WildFly with Eclipse? This tutorial shows how to do it, by installing the JBoss Tools plugin on Eclipse so that you can manage e local or remote WildFly application server without leaving your favourite IDE.
Creating persistent clustered EJB 3 Timers
In this tutorial we will learn how to configure a Timer EJB 3 Service on a cluster of servers. You will need WildFly application server and a Database supporting READ_COMMITTED or SERIALIZABLE isolation level.
Monitoring WildFly using VisualVM
In this updated tutorial we will learn how to connect the latest version of WildFly application server using VisualVM monitoring tool. VisualVM is a free tool to monitor and profile Java application. In the past, VisualVM used to be shipped with Oracle JDK 6~8 as Java VisualVM. It has been discontinued in Oracle JDK 9. … Read more
JBoss and WildFly latest version
JBoss and WildFly latest versions (updated December 2020) Product Latest Version Type Download link WildFly Application Server 23.0.0 Community https://www.wildfly.org/downloads/ JBoss EAP 7.3.5 Subscription Required https://access.redhat.com/jbossnetwork/restricted/softwareDownload.html?softwareId=90971 JBoss EAP XP 2.0.0 Subscription Required https://access.redhat.com/jbossnetwork/restricted/softwareDownload.html?softwareId=90881