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Oracle Java 8 & OpenJDK Java 8 is no longer supported with security updates as of January 31, 2019.
Oracle Java 9 - 11 have new licensing where if we use them in prod we are supposed to pay Oracle. So, really want to move everything off Java 8 and onto the OpenJDK (free) version of Java 11.
EVERYONE SHOULD MOVE TO OPENJDK 11 OR CORRETTO JDK 8.
Overview
Oracle Java 8 will no longer receive security updates past the end of this month. Java 9 - 11 have a new licensing where if we use them in prod we are supposed to pay oracle. So, really want want to move everything off Java 8 and onto the OpenJDK (free) version of Java 11.
Below is a breakdown of changes made to each CCCApply application and staff tool, with recommendations to colleges on how to comply.
IF Colleges want to use the 6.5.0 Download Client, they must get on Corretto Java 8 or OpenJDK Java 11.
Summary of Updates by Application
Below is a summary of the work the Apply team is doing for 6.5.0:
Application | Original Version/Location | New Version/Location | Impact to Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCCApply Applications | Java 8 | AWS JDK 8 (Corretto) | |
| CCCApply Administrator 2.0 | OpenJDK version of Java 11 | ||
| CCCApply Download Client | AWS JDK 8 (Corretto) | ||
| CCC Report Center (v.6.0.1) | Java 7 | Java 7 | No change to current version of the Report Center. NOTE: The CCC Report Center will be upgraded in Fall 2019. |
Java Updates to the Download Client
Java 8 will no longer receive security updates past the end of this month. Java 9 - 11 have a new licensing where if we use them in prod we are supposed to pay oracle. So, really want want to move everything off Java 8 and onto the OpenJDK (free) version of Java 11.
Update: Update to AWS Corretto 8 (instead of Java 11)
Requirements
The Download Client will need to be updated.
We will need to figure out a way to work with all the colleges to successfully get them to update on their end.
Provide documentation for colleges.
Download Client Compatibility Testing
The compatibility testing we do with each release is documented on this Confluence page:https://cccnext.jira.com/wiki/spaces/OPENAPPLY/pages/823525540/6.3.0+Download+Client+-+Backwards+Compatibility+Testing?atlOrigin=eyJpIjoiMjMwZDkzZGQ2MzdjNGYwNzg5YTk0OTg5NDc5ZjVlZmUiLCJwIjoiYyJ9
For the older versions of the download client, the versions marked with a PASS should still be supported.We will need to add 2 new columns for Java 11 and a new row for 6.4.0.For 6.4.0, we will only support Java 8, 9, and 11. We will probably stop testing 6.0.0 backwards compatibility.For the most part, the breakdown looks like this:
| Download Client Prior To: | Backward Compatibility: |
|---|---|
| 6.3.0 | Java 7, Java 8, Java 9 |
| 6.4.0 | Java 8, Java 11 |
Going forward we will only test and support Corretto Java 8 or OpenJDK Java 11.
Recommendations for Colleges
It is recommended that all colleges move to Java 8 since that is the most widely supported. We will probably switch all our testing to the following:
| Java 6 | Oracle |
| Java 7 | Oracle |
| Java 8 | Coretto |
| Java 11 | OpenJDK |
Additional Information
- If a college opts to do nothing, everything should continue to work as is today.
- However, colleges must upgrade to the supported versions if they want to use DLC 6.5.0. if new download client fields are added in the future they will need to upgrade or they will not have access to the new fields.
- If college is running unsupported version of the DLC or Java, we first recommend they get on the supported versions before we can provide support.