The School of OpenJDK is your ultimate resource for mastering OpenJDK migration. Dive into our rich collection of webinars, where OpenJDK experts share their secrets. From foundational knowledge to advanced tactics, you’ll leave the course with a blueprint tonavigate the complexities of OpenJDK migration with confidence and ease.
Why join the School of OpenJDK Migration?
Expert Guidance: Learn directly from seasoned OpenJDK migration specialists who will share their insider tips and strategies
Comprehensive Learning: Our curriculum includes a range of topics that prepare you for real-world challenges.
Blueprint for Success: Each session equips you with actionable insights and a clear blueprint to implement OpenJDK migration effectively and efficiently.
Videos in this course
Session 1: How Difficult Is It Really to Move to a Different OpenJDK Distribution
33 Minutes
In this video, we explore the practicalities of migrating between OpenJDK distributions, addressing concerns such as the ease of transition, the time investment required, a potential loss of functionality, and the future of applets in your projects.
Session 2: How to Migrate to OpenJDK from Oracle JDK
59 Minutes
This video features Joao Gonzalez, Azul’s JDK Migration Lead, explaining how Java applications can perform as well on OpenJDK distributions as they do on Oracle JDK but with much lower costs. He provides guidance on accurately assessing migration risks and outlines three key elements for a successful migration plan.
Session 3: How to Avoid Failing a Java Audit and Migrate Your JVMs
34 Minutes
In this interactive session, Simon Taylor and Shawn Donohue provide a clear guide to transitioning from Oracle to OpenJDK. They cover how to handle licensing, benchmark performance, and develop a migration plan, effectively simplifying the process i nto a manageable checklist to minimize audit risks and prepare your team thoroughly.
Session 4: What Happens When I Don’t Migrate
30 Minutes
In this session, Simon Ritter and Gerrit Grunwald address the important topic of staying with Oracle Java versus switching to an OpenJDK distribution. They explore the challenges and considerations involved in sticking with Oracle Java, offering crucial insights for developers making this decision.
Session 5: Tools and Techniques for a Faster Migration
27 Minutes
Join Simon Ritter and Joao Gonzalez as they detail strategies to speed up the migration to OpenJDK. They break down the elements of a successful migration plan, providing attendees with a tested methodology to ensure a smooth transition and avoid potential setbacks.
Session 6: OpenJDK Migration Stories: From Dismay to Delight
36 Minutes
In the concluding session of the School of OpenJDK series, Simon Ritter, Joao Gonzalez, and Jay Patel from Azul recount real-world “migration war stories” of customers who overcame challenges to successfully migrate numerous desktops and servers to OpenJDK. These stories emphasize the importance of preparation and insight in achieving a smooth migration, highlighting both the complexities and successes involved.
Meet Your Instructors
Simon Ritter
CTO and Java Champion
Simon Taylor
VP of Global Partners
Gerrit Grunwald
Principle Engineer/Senior Developer Advocate at Azul
Joao Gonzalez
Principal Solutions Architect & JDK Migration Lead at Azul
