Latest OpenJDK Guide: Migration, Support, & Expert Advice

This is the latest OpenJDK guide for businesses looking to utilize this open source software.

Whether you're considering OpenJDK or already using it, this page has all the information you need about EOL dates, support, and answers to questions like:

How do you convince your team to choose OpenJDK? What are your options for migration? How will getting support for OpenJDK help you?

Consider this your ultimate guide to the latest OpenJDK updates.

Overview of OpenJDK

OpenJDK is the community upstream project that represents the current origin point of the Java Runtime Edition and the Java Development Kit. The OpenJDK source code is the basis for these products. OpenJDK can be thought of as “free” Java. It is free in the sense that there is no cost associated with it, and free in the sense that you can acquire it easily and redistribute it without worrying about license obligations.

There are a number of distributions of JDK available. Here's a breakdown showing the usage of different free and commercial versions:

JDK Versions and Support Milestones

Why Choose OpenJDK?

Convincing your team to utilize OpenJDK comes with a variety of questions to be answered:

Is OpenJDK on Linux secure? What about OpenJDK on Windows? What do open source licenses look like? How do you maintain an open source Java application? Are there OpenJDK vulnerabilities? What makes OpenJDK different from other JDKs?

OpenJDK Downloads

Ready to get started with OpenJDK? You can now get OpenJDK downloads from OpenLogic.   Download OpenJDK

Differences Between JDKs

OpenJDK and Oracle JDK have a lot of similarities. But there are key differences you need to know. Compare OpenJDK vs. Oracle JDK to learn more and watch the webinar:

JDK Licensing and Support Costs

The Oracle Java license got expensive. What exactly does that mean for you? It might be time to consider a switch to OpenJDK, backed by enterprise support.

How to Migrate to the Latest OpenJDK Release

Does a migration to OpenJDK make sense for your organization? It’s critical to measure the cost, time, resource, and support implications for maintaining your Java applications.