Upgrading from Payara Enterprise 5 to Payara Enterprise 6 with the Payara Server Upgrade Tool

In a world where technology never sleeps, staying ahead is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity.

This is especially true for organisations running enterprise-level applications on Java EE 8 through Payara Enterprise 5. While this platform has undoubtedly served you well, the release of Jakarta EE 10 and Payara Enterprise 6 marks the beginning of a new era in Enterprise Java development.

In this guide, we will go through the process of upgrading from Payara Enterprise 5 to Payara Enterprise 6. You’ll learn how to leverage the features of the Payara Server Upgrade Tool bundled in the latest release of Payara Enterprise 5 to ensure a seamless transition, without compromising the stability or performance of your enterprise applications. We will walk you through everything from the initial assessment phase to the actual upgrade, and even offer some best practices for post-upgrade monitoring. Let’s begin your journey to the next frontier of enterprise Java.