322. What is Web container

A container that implements the Web component contractof the J2EE architecture. This contract specifies a runtime environment for Web components that includessecurity, concurrency, life-cycle management,transaction, deployment, and other services. A Webcontainer provides the same services as a JSPcontainer as well as a federated view of the J2EEplatform APIs. A Web container is provided by a Web or J2EE server.

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