WebSphere Application Server (WAS) is a software product that performs the role of a web application server. More specifically, it is a software framework and middleware that hosts Java based web applications. It is the flagship product within IBM's WebSphere software suite. It was initially created by Donald F. Ferguson, who later became CTO of Software for Dell. The first version was launched in 1998.

WebSphere Application Server features and benefits:

  • Optimization: It optimizes the application infrastructure to reduce costs with hybrid capabilities that provide the flexibility to deploy and manage apps across any cloud and any container service.
  • Connection: It connection to the existing Java applications to the cloud and unlocks new value with API lifecycle management and cloud services like IBM Watson, IBM Cloudant and IBM Db2 Warehouseofferings.
  • Creation and deployment: It creates and deploys the cloud-native and web-based apps and microservices quickly with a lightweight and composable production runtime featuring a single administrative console for Java and Node.js apps and APIs.
  • Less Launching time: Launch in minutes with IBM WebSphere Application Server on Cloud or take advantage of flexible licensing options available with IBM WebSphere Application Server Family Edition.