What is the Difference between JRE, JDK, and JVM
(Doc ID 758034.1)
Last updated on SEPTEMBER 06, 2023
Applies to:
Oracle Forms - Version 10.1.2.0.2 and laterOracle Jinitiator - Version 1.1.7 to 1.6
Oracle Forms for OCI - Version 12.2.1.4.0 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.
Purpose
Often we interchange the terms JRE, JDK, and JVM. However, this misuse of terms can cause confusion in technical discussions. This document will attempt to offer a simplified explanation of each term and how they apply to our environments.
Scope
This document is intended for administrators of Oracle Forms application deployment. A basic understanding of Forms deployment concepts is recommended prior to utilizing this document. This document may also be useful to anyone using a JRE to deploy Java applets or administrators responsible for server-side JDK installations.
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In this Document
| Purpose |
| Scope |
| Details |
| JRE - Java Runtime Environment |
| JVM - Java Virtual Machine |
| JDK - Java Development Kit |