Oracle is expanding access to the Java Management Service (JMS) by offering its discovery features for free to all users. Previously, these discovery capabilities were restricted to Oracle Java SE (Standard Edition) subscription holders and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) users. This move aims to make it easier for Java developers and administrators across various industries to monitor their Java environments without additional costs. With this change, Oracle intends to broaden Java Management Service’s reach and encourage better Java deployment oversight.
The Java Management Service, a tool natively embedded in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, provides monitoring and management for Java installations. It identifies Java runtime versions across OCI instances and customer data centers. This discovery feature enables organizations to keep track of all Java runtimes in use and the applications associated with them. By identifying runtime versions and associated applications, businesses can ensure that they are running up-to-date and secure Java environments.
While Oracle has made the basic discovery capabilities of JMS free, it has retained the more advanced features for Java SE subscribers and OCI customers. These premium features include installation and removal of Java runtimes, offering a higher level of control for organizations seeking centralized Java management. With these tools, Oracle users can perform maintenance tasks such as runtime version upgrades, ensuring compatibility and security without manual installations.
Oracle is also investing in new capabilities for Java Management Service, though some of these features will not be included in the free offering. Upcoming developments include tools to identify cryptographic usage and third-party libraries within Java environments, which would add valuable security insights. Additionally, Oracle plans to introduce customizable installations of JMS, allowing organizations to tailor the service to their specific needs and streamline Java runtime management across diverse computing environments.