Overview
Oracle has revised its support pricing model for Java JE subscriptions, requiring them to receive important updates and security patches. The new Employee for Java SE University Subscription replaces the old Java Named User Plus License and Processor. Applications that use an older version of Java are vulnerable to security threats, so it is critical that Java instances use the patched and secure version or are modified to use a no-cost open-source alternative.
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How much does a Java subscription now cost?
According to revised guidance from Oracle, the subscription rate is now $6.75 per month per employee for organizations the size of UAB.
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Do I need an additional Java license for the Oracle HR & Finance application?
No, additional Java licenses are not needed for the Oracle HR & Finance application or any other Oracle product that requires Java, according to Oracle:
My Oracle Support Knowledge Document 1557737.1, Support Entitlement for Java SE When Used As Part of Another Oracle Product documents this in detail, including the following example:
Customer is using Oracle Forms or an Oracle Forms based product, such as Oracle E-Business Suite. Customer is entitled to download and use Java SE updates and patches to run the product on the server. In addition, when the product, like Oracle E-Business Suite, uses client-side Java applications (browser-based or standalone), the customer is entitled to download and install Java SE updates and patches on the desktop PCs used to run Oracle E-Business Suite client applications. Incidental use of the same Java-enabled browser to access non-Oracle Java web-based applications is permitted but not supported.
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Do I need a Java license for any other vendor solution with embedded Oracle Java?
Check with the product vendor if their use of Oracle Java is covered under their license or requires additional licenses. Some vendor solutions are also moving in the direction to replace Oracle Java with OpenJDK.
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Are there alternatives to Oracle Java SE?
Consider if one of the following no-cost, open-source options might be an alternative to Java:
- Windows: Amazon Corretto, Adopt OpenJDK
- Linux/Red Hat: Red Hat Provided OpenJDK, Amazon Corretto, Adopt OpenJDK
- Mac: Amazon Corretto, Adopt OpenJDK
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Get help
If you have questions about modifying a specific application, please contact your unit’s IT department for assistance or contact AskIT.
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