.EAR File Extension

EAR files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Java Enterprise Archive File

EAR is a file format used by Jakarta EE for packaging modules into a single archive. It contains XML files called deployment descriptors which describe deploying the modules. Most application servers ...

General Information

Title EAR File Extension
Extension .ear
Full Form Enterprise Archive File
File Type Java EE Application Archive
Developer Sun Microsystems
MIME Type application/java-archive

File Function

Primary Function Package enterprise applications
Additional Functions Deployment to servers
Features Modularity, Enterprise-level components

File Characteristics

Composed of JAR, WAR files
Archive Format ZIP-based
Editable Yes, with tools

Use Cases

Enterprise Applications Yes
Large-scale Projects Yes
Multi-module Apps Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Vulnerable code, Misconfigurations
Best Practices Regular updates, Security audits

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1999
Associated with J2EE, Java EE, Jakarta EE

Associated Types

Component Archives .jar, .war
Descriptor Files .xml

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Oracle WebLogic Server Commercial Windows, Unix, Linux
IBM WebSphere Commercial Windows, AIX, Linux, z/OS
JBoss EAP Subscription Windows, Linux
Apache Geronimo Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Eyemail Audio Recording

a) Vary sentence length between 6-17 words EAR files are obscure. ETI discontinued the format. Nokia phones no longer save audio as them. You may still find EAR files. You recorded audio with a Nokia...

General Information

Title EAR File Extension
Extension .ear
Full Form Eyemail Audio Recording
File Type Audio File
Developer Eyemail Technology Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store audio messages
Additional Functions Email attachment
Features Compressed, Encoded

File Characteristics

Quality Standard audio
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Voice Messaging Yes
Email Communication Yes
Audio Recordings Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Interception, Malware
Best Practices Encryption, Secure transfer

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Proprietary format

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mp3, .wav, .m4a

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Eyemail App Free Proprietary System