Sun Microsystems Inc. has released the latest version of the Sun Java Enterprise System (Java ES). Java ES 5.0 is a unique and comprehensive set of subscription-based services that work in conjunction with top enterprise operating systems(OS) like Solaris 10 OS to combine software, support, and professional and educational services in a single package, for one price.

The new Java ES v5.0 is now modular and provides greater choices for enterprises to consolidate their IT infrastructure on an integrated, open, and standards-based software system. The new system allows customers to sign-on for the core Java ES 5.0 Base and then adding on subscriptions to Sun Java System Identity Manager or Sun Java Composite Application Platform Suite (Java CAPS).

With the release of Java ES 5.0, the Sun Java Identity Management Suite is being refreshed to include major updates with eLearning online classes. In addition, qualified customers receive flexible services designed to help customers with requirements throughout the solution lifecycle with activities such as architecture, installation, system health checks, and the recently introduced Learning Definition Service.

For more information, see www.sun.com/ software/ javaenterprisesystem . ENS