If you are starting a new project, consider upgrading to (a GlassFish derivative) or GlassFish 7 for Jakarta EE 10 compatibility.

For developers working with legacy Java EE applications, the pairing of NetBeans IDE with GlassFish Server 4.1.1 remains a stable and well-integrated environment. GlassFish 4.1.1 is the reference implementation of the Java EE 7 specification, making it essential for maintaining or testing older enterprise projects.