Standalone install is generally acceptable - it's very quick and
efficient, with fewer moving parts. However, application server install
may be more appropriate if:your company has a "preference", e.g. you are
a customer of a particular application server vendor with extensive
dependence on their application server, and lots of in-house knowledge
on it.your existing development or deployment methods predominantly deal
in WAR/EARs.you have well-established tools to setup, configure and
monitor yo...