Microsoft.NET can be defined as a suite of Microsoft software technologies that serves to connect devices, information, people and systems. The foundation for this technology is Web Services, which are Internet technology based, distributed software services running on Web services architecture. The .NET product suite is widely accepted today since it facilitates superior performance, is highly reliable and ascertains solution scalability.

The Java 2 platform, Enterprise Edition reduces the cost and complexity of developing these multi-tier services, resulting in services that can be rapidly deployed and easily enhanced, as the enterprise responds to competitive pressures. The Java 2 platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) achieves these benefits by defining a standard architecture that is delivered as the following elements.