Java SE General FAQs

This collection of general FAQs about the Java Platform, Standard Edition, provides brief answers to the most common questions about the technology. It also links to more detailed information available from this web site.

Overview

The Java SE Universal Subscription offers customers licensing and support for Java SE for cloud deployments, server, and desktop use per the support roadmap.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • What does Oracle Java SE Universal Subscription offer?

    Learn more about the Oracle Java SE Universal Subscription features.

  • How is Java SE Universal Subscription priced?

    Java SE Universal Subscription is sold by an Employee-based metric. Pricing starts at $15/employee per month. Published tier pricing is as low as $5.25 per month and can be even lower for customers with more than 50k employees. Contact your Oracle representative for additional information. Refer to the Java SE Universal Subscription FAQ.

  • What releases of Java technology are currently available?

    The Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) and Java SE Universal Subscription from Oracle include the Java Development Kit (JDK), and Java Runtime Environment (JRE). The current releases of the software and links to older versions are available from the Java SE download page.

  • What versions of Java can I get support for and at what service level?

    Learn more from the Java SE support roadmap.

  • Supported System Configurations

    Each release of Oracle Java SE Universal Subscription supports the same system configurations as the corresponding Java SE release. Additional supported system configurations might be added based on customer requirements. For the latest supported system configurations, including Operating System version, Hardware Platforms, Desktop Managers and browser, refer to:

  • Key Product Lifecycle Dates

    See Oracle Support Policies for complete details. See the Oracle Java SE Support Roadmap for additional information.

  • Where do I report a bug or Request for Enhancements (RFE)?

    In the event that an update or revision introduces a regression, customers are encouraged to report the problem to Oracle immediately and we will immediately start working to resolve the issue. Oracle Java SE Universal Subscription users can report a bug through My Oracle Support.

  • Where can I get information on licensing?

    Please see the licensing FAQ.