> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://payara-1.gitbook.io/payara-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://payara-1.gitbook.io/payara-docs/master.md).

# Introduction

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Payara Server began life in 2014, derived from GlassFish 4.1. Since then, Payara Server has been refined with bug fixes, enhanced with new features, and has grown a strong community following. The documentation here will be updated with all the significant changes made with each new release.

### [Payara Server Documentation](https://github.com/payara/Payara-Server-Documentation/blob/master/documentation/payara-server/README.adoc)

The documentation of Payara Server distribution. Provides information about configuring and administering Payara Server, as well as how to deploy applications and how to use provided resources in deployed applications.

### [Payara Micro Documentation](https://github.com/payara/Payara-Server-Documentation/blob/master/documentation/payara-micro/payara-micro.adoc)

The documentation of Payara Micro edition, which is a single file runtime capable of running applications from the command line. Payara Micro is designed to run applications in cloud and containerized environments a well as in embedded and IoT devices. It provides most of the functionality of Payara Server, adding some specific features for flexible deployments and ease of use.

| Note | Most of the Payara Server documentation also applies to Payara Micro unless stated otherwise |
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