Oracle Java license management
Latest Version: 1.2.0.0 | Updated on July 11, 2023
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Description
Java licensing model
In 2023, Oracle updated its Java licensing model by introducing the new Oracle Java SE Universal Subscription. Although offering many improvements, its new pricing model has raised concerns. This new licensing model makes it critical to keep track of the presence of different versions of Oracle Java (especially pre-v17) in an environment, as even having a single binary can result in huge licensing costs. Additionally, in 2021, Oracle released its new Oracle No-Fee Terms and Conditions (NFTC) license, which makes new (v17 and later) LTS releases free for production use in most cases.
Problem
Keeping track of Java pressence, versioning, licensing type, application dependencies, compatibility, and third-party versions can be a real nightmare. Besides the associated difficulty, the change in Oracle's license pricing model means that unprepared organizations will rapidly face high—and often unnecessary—costs.
Solution
This new library package helps detect the use of various Java binaries and determine which category (NFTC-applicable, NFTC-not-applicable, third-party Java) it belongs to, allowing IT teams to make faster and more accurate decisions about which versions they want to be deployed in their organizations.
Key Features:
• Immediate detection of Java presence across all endpoints.
• Visualization of the general licensing classification for each java version.
• Monitoring the presence of different versions of Java.
In 2023, Oracle updated its Java licensing model by introducing the new Oracle Java SE Universal Subscription. Although offering many improvements, its new pricing model has raised concerns. This new licensing model makes it critical to keep track of the presence of different versions of Oracle Java (especially pre-v17) in an environment, as even having a single binary can result in huge licensing costs. Additionally, in 2021, Oracle released its new Oracle No-Fee Terms and Conditions (NFTC) license, which makes new (v17 and later) LTS releases free for production use in most cases.
Problem
Keeping track of Java pressence, versioning, licensing type, application dependencies, compatibility, and third-party versions can be a real nightmare. Besides the associated difficulty, the change in Oracle's license pricing model means that unprepared organizations will rapidly face high—and often unnecessary—costs.
Solution
This new library package helps detect the use of various Java binaries and determine which category (NFTC-applicable, NFTC-not-applicable, third-party Java) it belongs to, allowing IT teams to make faster and more accurate decisions about which versions they want to be deployed in their organizations.
Key Features:
• Immediate detection of Java presence across all endpoints.
• Visualization of the general licensing classification for each java version.
• Monitoring the presence of different versions of Java.
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