Java Runtime Environment in VIP Enterprise gateway

Products

• VIP Service

Issue/Introduction

When managing enterprise software, understanding the underlying technology stack is crucial for security compliance and licensing management. This article clarifies the specific Java distribution utilized by VIP Enterprise Gateway.

You frequently ask if VIP EG requires an Oracle Java license or installs Oracle-proprietary binaries.

Environment

VIP Enterprise Gateway

Release: 9.11.x

Resolution

VIP Enterprise gateway ( EG ) does not use Oracle Java. To ensure an open-source, high-performance environment, VIP EG exclusively utilizes Eclipse Adoptium (formerly AdoptOpenJDK).

Key Details for Administrators:

• Distribution: Eclipse Temurin (via the Eclipse Adoptium project).

• Licensing: Provided under the GPLv2 + Classpath Exception, which eliminates the need for costly Oracle Java SE subscriptions.

• Security: VIP Enterprise Gateway is bundled with the latest Long-Term Support (LTS) version of the Adoptium runtime, ensuring regular security patches and stability updates.

By leveraging Eclipse Adoptium, VIP Enterprise Gateway provides a robust, TCK-certified Java environment that adheres to open standards without the licensing complexities associated with proprietary distributions.