Strategic Planning for JBoss EAP and Java EE Applications in 2025+

JBoss EAP 7 in ELS-1: What It Means for Your Java EE 8 Applications

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Understand the impact of JBoss EAP 7 entering ELS-1 and explore your options for keeping mission-critical Java EE 8 applications secure, stable and supported.

Why This Matters Now

RedHat’s JBoss EAP 7 has entered Extended Life Cycle Support – Phase 1 (ELS-1) on 1st July 2025. That means additional costs, no updates, no new features, no certifications and a shrinking support window.

If your application server is in ELS-1, you’re already on a limited-support track, and while this isn’t immediately catastrophic, it’s a signal to start planning your next move.

What’s Inside the Guide

Our expert-written guide explains:

1. The JBoss EAP Lifecycle – Understanding Full Support, Maintenance, ELS-1, and ELS-2
2. What ELS-1 Really Means for Development Teams – The changes you’ll notice in updates, patches and compatibility
3. Risks of Staying Too Long in Limited Support – How it can affect productivity, security and modernization timelines
4. Options for Java EE 8 Teams – From migrating to Jakarta EE to choosing an actively supported Java EE 8 runtime like Payara Server Enterprise 5
5. Practical Next Steps – How to evaluate, plan and execute a smooth transition without rushing

Who Should Read This Guide?

• Java Developers maintaining production applications on JBoss EAP 7
• Software Architects planning modernization strategies
• Dev Team Leads balancing stability with future-proofing
• IT Decision-Makers looking to manage risk and support costs effectively

Why Act Now?

The transition from full support to limited support is part of every technology’s lifecycle but the sooner you understand your options, the more control you have over costs, timelines, and risk. Waiting until ELS-2 or end-of-life can leave you scrambling under vendor-driven deadlines.

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