1.2 Functionality and associated system purposes
You should select the functionality of the application server in accordance with the purpose of the system that you wish to build and operate.
This section describes the system purposes for which the application server's security functions should be used. Different types of functionality are available for different systems, as shown below.
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Reliability
This functionality is available for systems that require a high level of reliability.
It includes functions aimed at increasing availability and fault tolerance and enhancing security through user authentication.
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Performance
This functionality is available for performance-focused systems.
It includes functions designed to provide system performance tuning.
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Operation and maintenance
This functionality is aimed at facilitating efficient operation and maintenance.
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Expandability
This functionality is designed to facilitate expanding or shrinking the system size and to flexibly accommodate configuration changes.
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Other
This functionality is included to accommodate other needs.
The application server's security functionality includes Java EE functionality and extended functionality unique to the application server. When selecting functions, check their compliance with the Java EE standard as necessary.