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12c Forms FAQ: Future Direction of Client Deployment Methods: Web Start (JWS) , Forms Standalone Launcher (FSAL), the Java Plug In, Java in Forms (Doc ID 2440615.1)

Last updated on OCTOBER 09, 2024

Applies to:

Oracle Forms - Version 12.2.1.0.0 and later
Oracle Forms for OCI - Version 12.2.1.4.0 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Purpose

 To explain the future direction of Forms 12c Client Deployment methods:  Java Web Start (JWS) and Forms Standalone Launcher (FSAL).

Questions and Answers

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Purpose
Questions and Answers
 1. Why does 12c Forms come with new client deployment methods as described in 12c Client Deployment Options and Features - WebStart, Standalone, JNLP (Doc ID 2066505.1)
 2. Note 2066505.1 recommends FSAL over other client deployment methods. Why and what are the reasons?
 3. Since FSAL is recommended does this imply that Java Web Start (JWS) will be desupported shortly?
 4. What is the future for Java Web Start (JWS)?
 5. What are the differences between the web-start method and and FSAL method?
 6. Will customers be able to use the default, Java Plug-in method until the end of support for 12c Forms?
 7. Are customers required to get a Java Contract for use of Java in Forms?
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