The document discusses running Java EE applications in the cloud using platforms like Amazon Web Services, RightScale, Microsoft Azure, and Joyent. It provides an overview of deploying Java EE applications on each platform, including how to configure and manage applications on Amazon EC2 and S3, deploy using RightScripts on RightScale, publish to Microsoft Azure using Visual Studio, and the language and server options for Joyent. The document also touches on pricing models and some considerations for evolving Java EE for cloud platforms.