I need a high-level comparison report on Microsoft .NET vs IBM
WebSphere 5.0 vs BEA Web Logic (7.0 or higher).  Ideally the
comparison would include a table with benefits and features compared
to each other.

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Clarification of Question by bibber-ga on 24 Mar 2003 12:31 PST

I need a comparison report/information on J2EE application servers and
their support for the various java specification (JCA, JMS, Web
Services, etc...).  I am primarily concerned with IBM WebSphere 5 and
BEA WebLogic 7.

IMHO, you should first compare the technologies that you are
considering. .NET jsut has 1 application server that is .NET, whereas
J2EE have several app servers (Websphere, Weblogic, Sybase EAServer,
etc.). Once you see pros and cons of the technologies, you will be
able to determine your path. After selecting the technology, you can
then compare the softwares available - no choice with .NET - has to be
MS.

See this link for comparison between .NET and J2EE:
http://internet.about.com/library/aa_netJ2EE1_080702.htm

There are plenty more available that compare these technologies.

If you want to compare J2EE app servers, here's the link:
http://www.nwfusion.com/reviews/2000/appserverscompare.jsp

You can choose which servers you want to compare and it gives you a
list of features. Don't omit any server just because you haven't heard
of it. I personally like Sybase EAServer because it is robust and open
- you can use C++, Java, PowerBuilder, ActiveX components that can
talk to each other.

Just my 2 cents..

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Rahul Jain

Okay, let me clarify the question then to just target J2EE application
servers.  I took a look at the link you provided for the J2EE
comparison but the information is out of date and not what I'm looking
for per say.  I need something which describes the latest app servers
support for things such as JCA, JMS, Web Services, etc...

Thanks,
Rich