Update: Java Web Start As of February 13, 2019

Java Web Start Update

Update: Java Web Start as of February 13, 2019

Dear Valued Partner,

As previously communicated, Oracle has announced the pending end-of-life of Java SE 8 (Standard Edition). As of January 2019, free public updates are no longer available. Customers accessing Niagara with the Java Applet/Web Start will be impacted by this change. Those who have upgraded to full HTML5 versions for their browser front-end will not be affected. For customers who use the Java VM and Java Web Start for their legacy systems, Tridium is actively developing a suitable alternative.

UPDATE: Starting with the April 2019 scheduled quarterly critical patch update from Oracle, Commercial Users will have access to updates through My Oracle Support for their Java Applet/Web Start. Or users can begin utilizing the Niagara alternative, Niagara Web Launcher, which is currently scheduled to be available in mid-March.

Please review this video to get a better understanding of what to expect.

To assist in understanding the potential impact to your system, please review the FAQ section below.

Warning message displayed when installing a Java Update: Java Web Start Update

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Will my system stop working? A: No, your application will continue to work as long as you have your Java Run-Time Engine (JRE) installed. However, you will not receive future security updates after the January 2019 update.

Q: Does this affect Niagara Workbench? A: No, this does not affect Workbench users.

Q: Does this affect my Niagara Supervisor or JACE? A: No, Tridium is still providing security updates for these platforms.

Q: Does this affect the web browser I use to access my Niagara system? A: Yes, this impacts the JRE used in your browser if you are still using Java based views.

Q: Do I need to upgrade my installed version of Java? A: Our replacement product will not use the version of Java currently installed on your system. Tridium will provide an up-to-date version for use by our application. Please consult with your IT department about updating your locally installed version as changes may impact products from other vendors.

Q: Which version of Java does the Niagara Web Launcher support? A: Java 8

Q: Will there be a cost for this new application? A: At this time, there will not be a cost for this new application. This is subject to change.

Q: Which versions are supported? A: AX 3.8 and forward; Niagara 4.4u1 and forward.

Q: Will I have to make changes to my applications? A: Yes, you will need to update certain modules to provide end users with an application download and start-up link. More information will be provided once the alternative is available.

Q: How will I get the Niagara Web Launcher? A: Contact your Niagara partner to get the appropriate JAR files. Java Web Start Update

Q: Will the JRE for Niagara Supervisor and JACEs still be Oracle J2SE? A: The supervisor and JACE JRE will not be changed as a part of releasing the Niagara Web Launcher.

Q: Will there be some impact (specific bugs, performance, memory) in running two different JREs? A: We do not expect any issues.

For additional information from Oracle, check out the Java SE Support Roadmap and the Oracle Java SE 8 Release Notes.

Thank you for being a part of the Niagara Community. We will continue to do everything we can to make these transitions in the natural life cycle of software products like Java engine as seamless and pain-free as possible for you and your end-customers.

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