Unsupported Versions of Java Are Dangerous
Java 7 is still a great Java deployment platform Last month Oracle released JDK 19, with exciting new preview features like virtual threads and structured concurrency (both part of Project Loom). However, most users do not want to upgrade their Java runtime every six months, choosing instead to wait for ... Read More
The Importance of Java Security Updates
Recently, I was in discussion with a Java user in the finance industry about the possibilities of using Azul Platform Core to run a range of applications. One of the most significant advantages for mission-critical enterprise applications is knowing that you have access to the latest security patches and bug ... Read More
Log4j Vulnerability, Libraries and OpenJDK
Anyone who works in IT will, by now, be acutely aware of the critical security vulnerability that was revealed in the Log4J library last week. It’s even being reported in mainstream media with headlines like “The internet is on fire!” (Which seems a little unlikely). The vulnerability is extremely serious, ... Read More
CPU, PSU and SLA. Making Sense of TLAs for Java Updates
Updating Java has changed. In January 2019, the last public updates (for commercial users) of both Oracle JDK 8 and the Oracle OpenJDK JDK 11 were released. Non-commercial users, for example, those people running Java on their PCs at home to play Minecraft, will continue to get Oracle JDK 8 ... Read More
