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OracleJAVA 2 OpenJDK Migration

Questions & Answers

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Please note that this document will continue to be updated with additional questions as they are received
Question Answer
1 Is there a list of applications using OracleJava? A monthly report is provided. The export is available here. Java Inventory Reporting.
Important: his is an extraction based on CMDB, and we're currently in touch with the ITSP team to find
ways to improve it. It’s very important you don’t rely just on this list and proactivity checking your own
systems.

Filter the "META" column for ORACLEJAVA and BOTH. The latter indicates that the specific TI has both
OracleJava and OpenJDK. It's important to remove all traces of OracleJava, as we suspect that some are
present but not in use, which may trigger false positives.

If the case, please make the necessary CMDB adjustments to correctly reflect the SDM.

2 Is there a team that can offer technical support Yes, you can contact the GRS via mail [email protected]
with the migration
3 What is the timeline for the migration? The migration must finish by end of Q1 2024. Otherwise inform STOIAN Răzvan
4 What environments are in scope? The entire OracleJava footprint must be removed from all environments
5 Why do we have to get rid of all Oracle Java The slightest deviation from the new policy, even for a single installation, has massive implications at
footprints; does it really also to all developers? enterprise level.
This is a risk we’re not willing to take thus the decision to remove the entire footprint.
6 Does the request apply to subcontractors. Yes. Subcontractors also have to stop using OracleJava.
It’s under the responsibility of the contracting teams to manage the communication and management of
the SubCos.
7 Must all versions of Oracle JDK be removed? All must be removed:
 Above 1.7 because of the new Oracle Java policy (where we have to license the whole company
employees even for only one Oracle Java in use)
 Below 1.7 because it’s no longer supported
8 What is the preferred OpenJDK provider? The Wordline standard is RedHat OpenJDK.
9 Do we have to remove all usage of OracleJDK Both have to be removed even if they can be installed separately
or also of Oracle JRE?

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Question Answer
10 We are using Oracle Weblogic which is Oracle Weblogic has OracleJava embedded in it, so not impacted by the new policy, and thus out of
depending on Oracle JDK. What do we do in scope for this migration
this situation? That being said, Oracle Weblogic is not a Worldline standard, and, if possible, a migration to JBoss
is recommended.

11 Can I still use OracleJava if it’s embedded in a Yes. Such a situation is out of scope. See the attachment for the Oracle products
different Oracle product? Please note that also Oracle Tuxedo is in the list

12 I have OracleJava installed on my PC but can’t This is because of the group policy blocking renaming or deleting such folders.
uninstall it. What can I do? You can ask your local IT team to delete it for you or grant you temporary admin rights.
In parallel, at enterprise level, we’re trying to identify and put in place a process to automatically delete
the package from everyone’s PC (feasibility to be confirmed).

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