| Feature | ZIP Version | Installer (.exe/.jar) | |---------|-------------|----------------------| | Portable (USB drive) | ✅ | ❌ | | No admin/root required | ✅ | ❌ (often) | | Easy to version-control configs | ✅ | ❌ | | Windows service registration | ❌ (manual) | ✅ |
Given the age of this version (released in 2015), you may encounter several challenges.
The original hosting at dl.javacdn.net or java.net is often deprecated. The most reliable historical archive is typically found via the Java.net Maven repository or archival links.
Direct Download Link:
The standard file name for the full platform distribution is:
glassfish-4.1.1.zip glassfish 4.1 1 zip download
You can typically find this file at the following historical repository URL:
https://download.java.net/glassfish/4.1.1/release/glassfish-4.1.1.zip
GlassFish is an open-source Java EE application server. Version 4.1.1 is a bugfix release in the GlassFish 4.x line that implements Java EE 7 features and includes stability and security fixes. | Feature | ZIP Version | Installer (
Navigate to the bin directory within the installation folder and start the default domain (named domain1).
Linux/macOS:
cd glassfish4/bin/
./asadmin start-domain
Windows:
cd glassfish4\bin\
asadmin.bat start-domain
If successful, you will see output indicating: Successfully started the domain : domain1.
Oracle hosts all legacy GlassFish releases under its OTN archive. However, you may need to accept a license agreement.
Direct link pattern (subject to change, but indicative):
https://download.oracle.com/glassfish/4.1.1/release/glassfish-4.1.1.zip https://download
Note: Oracle sometimes redirects to a login page. A free Oracle account is required for downloads older than 18 months.