The document discusses Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), which is an architecture for building enterprise applications using Java and internet technologies. It was originally developed by Sun Microsystems. The J2EE platform provides services, APIs, and protocols to develop multi-tiered, web-based applications. The document then discusses key J2EE components like servlets, JavaServer Pages, Enterprise JavaBeans, and their functions. It also explains the J2EE application model and tiers.