IIS and JBoss compete in the web server and application technology space. IIS has the upper hand in integration with Microsoft products, while JBoss excels in supporting Java-based applications and open-source flexibility.
Features: IIS integrates seamlessly with Windows, providing robust application isolation, security enhancements, and performance features. It offers simplicity in management, making it ideal for organizations within the Microsoft ecosystem. JBoss supports Java environments, offering high scalability and enterprise-level features like high availability, fail-over support, and flexibility across both Windows and Linux platforms.
Room for Improvement: IIS struggles with compatibility for non-Microsoft integrations and can face scalability issues without proper configurations. There are security concerns needing attention. JBoss may be cumbersome for smaller needs and comes with complex configuration requirements. Improvement is needed in documentation and support processes, specifically concerning stability and cloud integrations.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IIS benefits from straightforward deployment thanks to Windows integration, though tiered support can delay assistance. JBoss, especially in on-premises setups, is more complex to deploy but benefits from strong community support. Reliance on forums or third-party help fills gaps in direct vendor assistance for both platforms.
Pricing and ROI: IIS is cost-effective for existing Microsoft infrastructures as it is bundled with Windows Server licenses, leading to reduced initial costs. JBoss is open source but may entail costs for enterprise support, offering competitive pricing compared with alternatives like WebLogic, especially for Java-focused environments.
This flexibility translates to a lower total cost of ownership.
Microsoft provides a lot of online documentation to consult before speaking to an expert.
There are typically no significant issues.
We receive support from RDS and Red Hat, and the response time and quality meet our expectations.
I would rate the scalability of IIS as a six, mainly due to integration issues since it cannot integrate with other environments.
It depends on the server environment and the presence of a UPS for power backup.
I would give it a nine out of ten for stability.
I would rate IIS's stability as an eight out of ten.
It is quite stable for our needs.
It's influenced by the server's service performance.
If I compare IIS to other web servers such as Apache, which can be deployed in other environments like Linux, I find IIS is mostly used for simple things.
Making it lighter and more modular would probably be beneficial.
I would like to see improved booting of applications altogether on one page to manage all data instances from one location, similar to an AWS console.
If you have a Windows license, there is no additional cost for IIS.
JBoss is the cheaper option out of the three when compared to WebSphere and WebLogic.
The price is somewhat high for an enterprise, however, it depends on organizational negotiations.
It is easy to publish websites with SSL, and it integrates well within the local environment and cloud.
The configurations are simple, making it very easy to use and to set up everything.
It allows for simple modification of applications and provides better clustering capabilities.
JBoss is more flexible and keeps up with modern technologies, supporting newer versions of different libraries.
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