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Java SE at a Glance

Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) empowers you to develop and deploy robust, secure applications across desktops, servers, cloud environments, and virtually any connected device. With unmatched versatility, performance, portability, and a rich user experience, Java SE is the foundation for today’s most demanding and innovative applications, including AI-powered solutions, anywhere your business needs to run. Seamlessly integrate advanced analytics and AI capabilities with Java’s proven enterprise reliability and drive your next generation of intelligent applications with confidence.

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  • Java Platform, Standard Edition 8

    Java SE 8u481 is the latest release of Java SE 8 Platform. Oracle strongly recommends that all Java SE 8 users upgrade to this release.

    JDK for ARM releases are available on the same page as the downloads for other platforms

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  • JDK Mission Control

    JDK Mission Control (JMC) is an advanced set of tools for managing, monitoring, profiling, and troubleshooting Java applications. JMC enables efficient and detailed data analysis for areas such as code performance, memory, and latency without introducing the performance overhead normally associated with profiling and monitoring tools.

  • Java Management Service

    Discover, secure, and optimize your enterprise Java—on desktops, servers, OCI, and other clouds—from a single, unified console. See which Java versions (Oracle and non-Oracle) are installed and in use, track vulnerabilities, and automate updates to keep environments current and compliant.

  • Java SE Subscription Enterprise Performance Pack (EPP)

    Drop-in runtime upgrade that brings JDK 17-level performance to JDK 8 applications—no code changes required. Customers typically see faster response times, lower CPU and memory usage, and improved scalability on existing infrastructure.

  • Java Verified Portfolio

    The Java Verified Portfolio offers a curated collection of Oracle-backed Java tools, libraries, and services — each validated for enterprise use and supported with clear roadmaps and compatibility guarantees — empowering organizations to innovate confidently and streamline Java application development and management.

  • JavaFX

    Delivers a powerful platform for building modern, visually rich desktop applications in Java—enabling businesses to create interactive data and AI visualizations, advanced user interfaces, and seamless cross-platform experiences, all backed by commercial support for long-term reliability and innovation.

Products and Training

Oracle Java SE Subscriptions

Expert monitoring, diagnostics, and centralized management for enterprise and ISV Java-based applications.

Oracle Java SE Training and Certification

Java SE Learning Subscriptions

Java SE Learning Subscriptions will help you get up to speed quickly on how to program in Java, apply what you have learned to building applications, and use Java in business environments.

Java SE Certifications

Nearly one million people are Oracle Certified, establishing themselves as experts in Java technology. Review exam topics to see what it takes to get your certification credential. Invest in your certification and become a recognized Java SE Developer.

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