Summary
This chapter provides a high-level introduction to GlassFish. It also provides a detailed recipe for installing the GlassFish Server, and briefly introduces the Admin Console of GlassFish. At this point, you should have a clear understanding of the GlassFish Server and its essential features. You should also know how to start the GlassFish Server, and use the GlassFish update tool to manage the modules you need for the GlassFish Server.
With the GlassFish Server installed, the next chapter will dive deep into the administrative infrastructure of GlassFish Server, and explain the most important tools you will use to manage the GlassFish Server.