Siwpas application server is the Open Source alternative for Java based enterprise servers. MechSoft develops, maintains, supports , markets and makes available two versions of the Siwpas application server, these are
Siwpas Enterprise Edition
Siwpas Enterprise Edition (Siwpas EE) is a uniqe choice for deploying mission critical Java EE web based applications. It has been tested extensively and certified by the MechSoft. MechSoft only provides support for the Siwpas EE. To use Siwpas EE, you must have a subscription license key.
To use Siwpas EE, you have to buy subscription from MechSoft. It means that it is not possible to use Siwpas EE without buying subscription licence from MechSoft. MechSoft sells subscriptions based on the CPU Socket Number in the production environment where Siwpas EE is deployed.
In a simple terms, CPU socket number is equal to the CPU number in the server hardware. For example, 1 CPU with 4 core is 1 CPU socket. In more technical words, "A CPU socket or CPU slot is a mechanical component that provides mechanical and electrical connections between a device (usually a microprocessor) and a printed circuit board (PCB). This allows the CPU to be replaced without risking the damage typically introduced when using soldering tools."
For prices about the Siwpas EE subscriptions, please visit Siwpas Subscription Levels page.
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