Java (Oracle)

Java is a set of computer software and specifications for developing application software and deploying it in a cross-platform computing environment.

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UMN Licenses

Availability	Cost
Department For installation on a University-owned device	Academic discount $28.56 per license. License is per person. Paid for with departmental funds
Employee For installation on an employee's personal device	Not available
Student For installation on a student's personal device	Not available

Instructions for Departments

In 2019, Oracle announced they would not be providing updates or patches to Oracle Java for licenses without a subscription. While Oracle continues to develop security and bug fixes for Java, a support subscription will be required to deploy the patches.

This change presents significant security and budgetary concerns for the University. Teams across the University are identifying transition strategies and implementation plans. See the Oracle Java Transition Project for details. The end goal is to remove Oracle Java where it is not needed.

Use Recommended Alternatives

If you can, use an alternative. OIT recommends the following open-source, no-cost Java alternatives:

Windows: Amazon Corretto
Linux/Red Hat: Red Hat Provided OpenJDK
Mac: OpenJDK

Request an Oracle Subscription

If you can't use an alternative:

Check the internal list of applications with Java dependencies to determine if your application requires an Oracle Java subscription.
Determine subscription counts needed. Follow the Oracle recommendation for license counts based on unique named users, not devices.
Check desktop and server prices on the Oracle Java SE Subscription Global Price List.
Complete the UMN Oracle License Request. Please be as comprehensive as possible. The University will use the information for compliance, legal, and security reasons and to track subscriptions.
If you have questions, contact Technology Help at [email protected] or 612-301-4357.

Terms and Conditions

General Technology Products Terms & Conditions apply to this software license. If additional terms and conditions apply to this item, they will be listed below.

Restrictions

Subscription Need is based on unique named users, not the number of devices you need to run Oracle Java on.
Each person that has a subscription purchased for them is legally allowed to install/use Oracle Java patches on ANY device that they use.

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Campus Resources

Have a question about software licenses, codes, or renewals? Send e-mail to the OIT Software License Team.
Need help using the software? Contact Technology Help.
See our answers to frequently-asked questions about Oracle Java on the Oracle Java Transition Project page.

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