Putting open source to the test: The making of JBoss Enterprise Middleware
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Software license fee
No
No
Access to source code
Full access
Full access
Availability
Anyone
JBoss Enterprise Middleware
subscribers
Development
Open source project community
Open source project community
plus JBoss Enterprise Middleware
productization team
Enhancements
Ad hoc or experimental software
changes depending on the needs of
the community
Structured release process includes
major and minor releases, patches,
and migration tools
Documentation
Varies by project component
Full, professional, localized software
documentation
Overall quality
Functional testing and some
compatibility testing
Excellent, incorporating a broad
array of tests and much more
Long-term stability
Varies by project component due to
constant innovation
More stable due to the nature of the
productization process. Cumulative
patch releases address defects
without introducing instability.
Load testing
Limited
Fully load tested
Localization
Depends on community interest and
efforts
Professionally localized for major
languages
Platform and database
compatibility
Generally tested on one popular
platform
Certified on more than 16 JVM/
operating system combinations and
a range of leading databases
Solution integration
Individual open source components
only
Components assembled to create
well-defined product.
Multiple products tested together to
create comprehensive solution
Security coverage
Depends on the interests of the
community
Issues identified and addressed by
Red Hat’s Security Response Team
Training
Varies by component
Full, professional product training
available
