Oracle now requires a paid subscription to Java Standard Edition (SE) to receive all updates and security patches. Java had been used widely on campus by ITS and others to support university applications, infrastructure, and other technology.
The change to a paid subscription model may pose a significant financial impact to units with Java-dependent applications, or may require applications to be modified to use a no-cost, open source version of Java. For more information about the security impacts, see IA Notice: Oracle Java users need to switch to a supported version (May 23, 2019).
Below is a summary of how the change may impact your unit’s IT services and how ITS is managing Java-dependent services.
Units should migrate off of Oracle Java SE
If your unit is responsible for maintaining applications or other instances of Java, it is critical that you use a supported version and update with security patches as they are released.
To avoid the substantial annual subscription costs, ITS recommends modifying applications to use an open source version of Java or to use a different development resource. ITS no longer sells licenses for Oracle Java SE and recommends all units move off the software as soon as possible.
ITS Services
The following is an overview of ITS services that may require action from units, have financial considerations, or have direct impact those who use the services.
BusinessObjects
BusinessObjects no longer requires Java.
Campus Computing Sites, Virtual Sites
Java Runtime Environment (JRE), a Java component now requiring a subscription, was part of the standard software on devices supported by Campus Computing Sites, including Virtual Sites. ITS no longer purchases licenses for Campus Computing Sites, and JRE has been removed from Sites devices.
Amazon Corretto 8, a no-cost open source alternative, is available on Campus Computing Sites and Virtual Sites when necessary.
MiServer
MiServer no longer supports Oracle Java. Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
MiWorkspace, Platform as a Service (Windows and Izzy for macOS)
Standard software provided by MiWorkspace does not require Oracle Java.
If you use a web application or software not provided by MiWorkspace that requires Java, you may install the free alternative version Open-Source Java yourself using the Software Center (Windows) or Managed Software Center (macOS). Open-Source Java is the MiWorkspace bundled package of Amazon Corretto (macOS/Windows) and IcedTea (Windows). Please note that the open source alternative may not work when Oracle Java is required.
- MiWorkspace: If your unit uses an application that requires Oracle Java, please notify the ITS Service Center.
- Platform as a Service: Admins may deploy the Open-Source Java package available from MiWorkspace.
Payment Card Assurance (PCA) Workstations
Java Runtime Environment (JRE), a Java component now requiring a subscription, was part of the standard software on all PCA Workstations. JRE has been removed from all current and future workstations.