[Java SE] Java SE Versions, Patch Updates, and Schedules: CPUs, PSUs, BPRs, Public v. Support Only Releases (Doc ID 1682574.1)

Last updated on JANUARY 12, 2024

Applies to:

Java SE JDK and JRE - Version 7 and later
Solaris Operating System - Version 11.4 to 11.4 [Release 11.0]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

This document provides an overview of the various Java SE releases and schedules. It differentiates Critical Patch Updates (CPUs), Patch Set Updates (PSUs), Bundled Patch Releases (BPRs), as well as Public releases vs. Commercial releases. Also, it provides an understanding of how to obtain the updates and discusses supportability.

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In this Document

"Feature" Versions and Long-Term Support "LTS" Versions

"Feature" Versions

Long-Term Support "LTS" Versions

Version and Patch Numbering Scheme

Java Release Roadmap

Supported Updates

Critical Patch Updates (CPUs)

Patch Set Updates (PSUs) - Discontinued

Bundled Patch Releases (BPRs)

Public Releases

Product Releases (Non-Public, Java SE Support Customers Only¹)

Cumulative Updates

Unsupported Updates

Early Access Updates

OpenJDK Releases

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