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GlassFish is an Application Server which can also be used as a Web Server(Http Server). A web Server involves handling HTTP requests (usually from browsers). It is different from the popular software Apache Tomcat which is a Servlet Container meaning that it can handle servlets & JSP code. An Application Server GlassFish in this case means that it can manage Java EE applications, usually both servlet/JavaServerPages(JSP) and EJBs(Enterprise JavaBeans). You can use GlassFish for efficient Java EE enterprise applications.

Glassfish can be utilized under the the folowing licenses a. Common Development & Distribution(CCDL)
GlassFish is built on top of Java EE (Enterprise Edition) standards, which provide a set of specifications and guidelines for developing enterprise applications. It supports a wide range of programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, and Ruby.

Some of the key features of GlassFish include support for clustering, load balancing, and high availability. It also includes tools for monitoring and managing applications, as well as integration with other enterprise systems such as databases and messaging systems.

GlassFish is popular among developers for its ease of use and powerful features. It is available under the GNU General Public License, which means that it is free and open-source software.

Glassfish can be utilized under the the folowing licenses
a. Common Development & Distribution(CCDL)
b. GNU General public license(GPL)