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Commercially supported, TCK-tested Azul Zulu builds of OpenJDK.
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Overview
Commercially supported, enterprise-trusted Azul Zulu Builds of OpenJDK is available for all LTS versions of Java, starting with Java 6, on all major versions of Linux, Windows, macOS, and Solaris on x86, Arm32, Arm64, SPARC, PPC, and MIPS. Commercial support services include 24x7 phone, email and web access as well as guaranteed timely access to quarterly updates in both CPU and PSU package types, aligned with OpenJDK release schedule.
Azul Zulu Builds of OpenJDK is a one-to-one replacement for Oracle Java SE at dramatically lower costs and available in identical package types (CPUs, PSUs, JDKs, JREs).
For information about Azul Zulu annual pricing visit: (https://www.azul.com/products/pricing/ ) or contact an Azul Java Expert (https://www.azul.com/contact/ ) to learn more and receive an Azul Private Offer that meets your specific needs leveraging your Amazon EDP spend.
Highlights
- Azul Platform Core includes security-only stabilized builds backed by strict contractual support and delivery SLAs, providing quarterly security patches for assured rapid deployment into production
- Built by Java leaders, Azul Platform Core provides 100% open source, Java SE standards-compliant, well-curated builds of OpenJDK
- License Non-Contamination: Azul verifies the relationships between the open source and third-party licenses included in OpenJDK to certify that no additional requirements are applied to the code running on or bundled and distributed with Azul Zulu.
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Ubuntu 22.04
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
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Once the instance is running, connect over ssh using your private key. For example, ssh -i privatekey.pem ubuntu@ec2-22-22-222.compute-1.amazonaws.com . Run any Java application using $JAVA_HOME/bin/java. You can later change the default to Java 8, if desired. For example, when logged in as root or under sudo, issue update-alternatives --set java /usr/lib/jvm/zre-8/bin/java For more information, consult the Azul Platform Core online documentation: https://docs.azul.com/core/
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Java Version Support
Supports all Long-Term Support (LTS) versions of Java, starting from Java 6, across multiple platforms and architectures
Cross-Platform Compatibility
Compatible with Linux, Windows, macOS, and Solaris operating systems on x86, Arm32, Arm64, SPARC, PPC, and MIPS architectures
Open Source Compliance
100% open source, Java SE standards-compliant builds of OpenJDK with verified license relationships and non-contamination
Security Patch Management
Provides quarterly security-only stabilized builds with strict contractual support and delivery Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Enterprise Certification
TCK-tested OpenJDK builds with commercial support and guaranteed timely access to quarterly updates aligned with OpenJDK release schedule
Java Runtime Environment
Pre-configured OpenJDK17 runtime environment on Ubuntu 22.04 operating system
Operating System Configuration
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS with optimized system settings for Java workloads
Virtual Machine Image
Pre-built Amazon Machine Image with automated Java development environment setup
Software Packaging
Repackaged open-source software with pre-installed development components
Platform Compatibility
Optimized for Java17 development and deployment with minimal manual configuration requirements
Java Version
Provides OpenJDK 21 with latest language features including enhanced pattern matching and new language constructs
Operating System
Runs on CentOS Stream 10, offering a stable and secure Linux environment for enterprise-level applications
Cloud Optimization
Pre-configured for optimal performance and resource usage specifically in cloud computing environments
Development Environment
Supports modern Java application development with compatibility for frameworks like Spring and Hibernate
System Architecture
Designed for scalable microservices and backend services with enhanced system performance tuning
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Customer reviews
BasilJiji
Standardized our Java estate and have reduced licensing costs while maintaining strong support
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Review from a verified AWS customer
What is our primary use case?
Azul Zulu serves as our primary Java runtime, providing a stable, 100% open-source, and certified solution for our production microservices. We utilize it to ensure cross-platform compatibility across our cloud and on-premises environments.
Azul Zulu facilitates cross-platform compatibility as we use it as the base for our Docker images in our CI/CD pipeline. For instance, we migrated our legacy Spring Boot applications from Oracle JDK, and Azul Zulu served as a seamless drop-in replacement that allowed us to maintain the same performance level without any code changes.
What is most valuable?
Azul Zulu's ability to allow us to standardize our Java estate on a single and well-supported platform stands out as one of its best features. This standardization simplifies our compliance audits and ensures all our applications receive timely security updates.
Azul Zulu positively impacts our organization by providing a platform that allows us to standardize Java on a well-supported platform. Without the high cost associated with other proprietary vendors, Azul Zulu provides an excellent platform for running our applications.
What needs improvement?
Improvements for Azul Zulu could include more automated tools for unused code visibility integrated directly into the standard portal to help further optimize our cloud footprints. The other core JDK functionality is excellent.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Azul Zulu for approximately five years as our primary Java runtime. We specifically looked for a more cost-effective alternative to Oracle JDK that still provides enterprise-grade support.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Azul Zulu is extremely stable because it is built from the same OpenJDK source code used for Oracle JDK and undergoes rigorous TCK, Technology Compatibility Kit, testing to ensure it meets all the Java SE specifications.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Azul Zulu demonstrates high scalability as it is widely used in high-load environments such as big data and fintech. For organizations needing extreme scalability, Azul Zulu offers Platform Prime, which includes an optimized garbage collector to handle massive memory heaps without performance jitters.
How are customer service and support?
Azul Zulu provides excellent customer support, and I would rate it a perfect 10 out of 10. The team is known for having the largest Java engineering team outside of Oracle and provides 24/7 and 365-day support with deep expertise in JVM internals.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used Oracle JDK but switched to Azul Zulu primarily due to the shifting license model, which was the major issue with that platform. Switching to Azul Zulu gave us the freedom from Oracle while maintaining identical technical performance and superior support.
What was our ROI?
We achieved specific outcomes from using Azul Zulu by reducing our Java licensing and support costs by approximately 70% when compared to our previous Oracle contract. Additionally, we saw a boost in developer productivity because we no longer have to manage complex license tracking for every employee.
Since Azul Zulu is open source, the number of licenses needed has dramatically decreased, which has further contributed to our return on investment and led to continued productivity gains.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Azul Zulu, we evaluated other options including Amazon Corretto , Eclipse Temurin, and Oracle JDK. Ultimately, we chose Azul Zulu because of its superior commercial support SLA and its support for a wider range of legacy versions.
What other advice do I have?
My advice for others looking into using Azul Zulu is to perform a pilot migration with one non-critical application first. You will likely find that it is truly a drop-in replacement, which will give your team the confidence to roll it out across the entire organization to start saving costs immediately. I recommend trying this approach to observe the results before applying it fully to the entire organization. I would rate this product 9 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
satish
EC2 instance
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023
Review from a verified AWS customer
Good one to start with TF journey .Happy to review it and start with the cloud journey .Lets deploy the 1st instance using TF