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title: Payara Platform Migration Guide
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# Why Migrate to the Payara Platform

#### Planning a migration from another application server to the Payara Platform?

There are many drivers that lead organizations from one application server to another. Maybe your current application server is no longer providing support or it's no longer meeting the changing needs of your organization. Maybe your current application server is simply too expensive. Whatever your specific reasons for considering a migration, the Payara® Platform is often the ideal solution.

Check out our "Why Migrate to the Payara Platform" Guide to learn:

- Why Payara Server Enterprise is the best option for production Jakarta EE (Java EE) applications
- What makes Payara Micro ideal for running Java EE applications in a modern virtualized infrastructure
- Why 78% of businesses rely on open source software
- How customer needs drive development of new Payara Platform Enterprise features
- Cost advantages of the Payara Platform
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
   
  
    

 

 

 

 

### Why Migrate to the Payara Platform Guide

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