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for servlet container and Axis 2 for web services. Another difference from Apache Geronimo is that WASCE came with Db2 and Informix database drivers, better XML parser libraries (XML4J and XLXP) and contained the latest patches from unreleased upstream versions. Over 30 WASCE developers were committers in the Apache Geronimo project.

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. * "Customizable application server software that features a small footprint, making it easier to download and manage", saving on system resources and improving performance by allowing you to dynamically enable GBean-based components. * Centralized user management to support systems administration and deployed applications based o
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IBM announced that September 20, 2013, WASCE will be withdrawn from marketing and support will be withdrawn September 30, 2016. Withdrawal Announcement
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* ttp://www.ibm.com/developerworks/websphere/library/techarticles/0808_jain/0808_jain.html Migrating from Tomcat Version 6.0 to WebSphere Application Server Community Edition V2.1

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* ttp://www.ibm.com/developerworks/websphere/library/techarticles/0807_jain/0807_jain.html What’s new in WebSphere Application Server Community Edition V2.1*[http://www-01.ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=AN&subtype=CA&htmlfid=897/ENUS913-081&appname=USN Software withdrawal and support discontinuance: IBM WebSphere Application Server Community Editions V2.1 and V3.0 and Entry Support for Apache Geronimo]

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