# Compatible containers

The following tables provide information on the recommended and supported containers for the Talend server modules.

In the following documentation:

* Recommended: designates an environment recommended by Talend based on our experiences and customer usage.
* Supported: designates a supported environment for use with the listed component or service.
* Supported with limitations: designates an environment that is supported by Talend but with certain conditions explained in notes.

## Talend ESB

| Runtime Containers | Version | Support type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Talend Runtime (Apache Karaf) | 7.2 ^2^ | Recommended |
| Apache Tomcat | 8.5 ^1^ | Recommended |
| 8.5 ^3^ | Supported |  |

^1 Recommended version for Talend Identity Management.^

^2 Not recommended for Talend Identity Management.^

^3 Only for CXF Services, Camel Routes, Service Activity Monitoring, Talend Identity Management and Security Token Service.^