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    Oracle Java SE Subscription

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AOracle Java SE Subscription combines license and support into a subscription to enable users to manage Java SE installations, updates and upgrades across the enterprise. The former Java SE Advanced, Java SE Advanced Desktop, and Java SE Suite products have transitioned to a Java SE Subscriptions. Beyond the unlicensed version, purchasers of Oracle Java SE Subscription receive all-hours access to My Oracle Support, enterprise monitoring, management, and deployment features, and early access to…

    $2.50

    per named user per month

    Oracle WebLogic Server

    Score7.3 out of 10
    N/AOracle WebLogic Server is a unified and extensible platform for developing, deploying and running enterprise applications, such as Java, for on-premises and in the cloud. WebLogic Server offers a scalable implementation of Java Enterprise Edition (EE) and Jakarta EE.N/A
    Pricing
    Oracle Java SE SubscriptionOracle WebLogic Server
    Editions & Modules
    Oracle Java SE Desktop Subscription
    $2.50
    per named user per month
    Oracle Java SE Subscription
    $25
    per core per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Oracle Java SE SubscriptionOracle WebLogic Server
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsVolume discounts also available.—
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    Oracle Java SE SubscriptionOracle WebLogic Server
    Considered Both Products
    Oracle
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    93%
    Would buy again
    63 Answers
    78%
    Would buy again
    7 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    60 Answers
    86%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    64 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    42 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    61 Answers
    83%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    Features
    Oracle Java SE SubscriptionOracle WebLogic Server
    Application Servers
    Comparison of Application Servers features of Oracle Java SE Subscription and Oracle WebLogic Server
    Feature
    Oracle Java SE Subscription
    -
    Ratings
    Oracle WebLogic Server
    7.2
    37 Ratings
    10% below category average
    IDE support00 Ratings9.033 Ratings
    Security management00 Ratings8.435 Ratings
    Administration and management00 Ratings5.837 Ratings
    Application server performance00 Ratings8.836 Ratings
    Installation00 Ratings5.537 Ratings
    Open-source standards compliance00 Ratings5.525 Ratings
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    Score9.1 out of 10
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    Oracle Java SE
    Score8.1 out of 10
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    Score9.1 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    User Ratings
    Oracle Java SE SubscriptionOracle WebLogic Server
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (68 ratings)
    7.2
    (44 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.4
    (57 ratings)
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Oracle Java SE SubscriptionOracle WebLogic Server
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Oracle
    The Oracle Java SE Subscription is a useful service that can support larger organizations that need to implement quick feature development and need to do so with maximum support with minimal fuss. Performance can vary due to the nature of Javas JVM having to boot upon every start and there can be some compatibility issues with a few third-party systems. Smaller organizations would be better off utilizing Java SDK or OpenJDK as these are free but don't have the benefit of direct support from Oracle. If a larger organization has a long history of using Java and has legacy systems running on older versions of Java, then the extra support needed will more than justify the cost If you are heavily invested in Java and need to support applications running on older versions such as Java 8, or you want to use OracleJDK, then you would want to consider getting the subscription for its support and patches.
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    Oracle
    If you need to have complex options in place you can count on Weblogic to be a robust Applicational Server you can rely on. But you would need to keep an eye on maintaining the framework updated quite frequently to avoid security breaches and subsequent severe situations. If you don't have other infrastructure for test purposes, I wouldn't advise you on having devs and QA installing this heavy application in their local machines, there are other lightweight solutions that would be a better fit for that.
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    Pros
    Oracle
    • Collect in an inventory all versions of Java that have been used in different applications.
    • Determine the status of old versions of Java and update or apply essential security patches.
    • Oracle Support is the best to be able to solve problems in an agile and safe way.
    • Fast update cycles to make new features available.
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    Oracle
    • The brand relation between Java and WebLogic Application Server usually provides a quicker access to programming features and their availability for the applications deployed.
    • The access to centralized configuration both from console and command line WLST eases the implementation of changes major or not in an organized and expedite way.
    • The maturity of the product is also visible in the available tools provided by the product itself, for both monitoring of resources and alerting for availability and thresholds
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    Cons
    Oracle
    • AMC Usage details hard to Decipher and Categorize
    • AMC JRE Upgrades have very limited Scheduling of Deployments, should be more like SCCM. Where you know exactly when deployments are going out. Not just when the Agent decides to check in.
    • Cost is WAY too high
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    Oracle
    • Debugging issues has been difficult sometimes, the documentation is too dense and finding the the root cause for an specific issue takes time.
    • The Oracle WebLogic Server console UI feels old and gives a sense of lack of innovation even though it provides so much functionality.
    • I'm not sure if Oracle WebLogic Server supports more modern frameworks, but it feels more like a Java EE specific, maybe there's an opportunity there to appeal to newer application platforms
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Oracle
    It provides an affordable way to protect your investment.
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    Oracle
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Oracle
    No answers on this topic
    Oracle
    Oracle WebLogic Server has so many features that sometimes it's hard to find the right place to setup things, I think the dated user interface does not help with that either. This has a direct impact when deciding to use it as your application server, you'd need to have the right people and invest the time needed to master it. If you're application justifies it then it will definitely be a great choice in the long run.
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    Performance
    Oracle
    No answers on this topic
    Oracle
    Oracle WebLogic Application Server is great at security, performance and features.
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    Support Rating
    Oracle
    As I mentioned before, quality of support from Oracle Java SE Subscription is extraordinary. The speed of resolution and the expertise of the staff is really appreciated. We raised a high priority support incident which blocked our process [and] Oracle Java SE support did a quick analysis and provided a solution which took less time than we expected. They also help us in installing patches and updates whenever required.
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    Oracle
    The Oracle support is not great sometimes. They take a long time and need a lot of data over and over to resolve issues.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Oracle
    It is more suitable and effective to opt for Oracle Java SE Subscription to receive enhanced support for your Java SE Applications. The support team is highly qualified and technically sound to manage your Java SE Applications properly. Also they are available 24*7 to make sure applications are up-to-date.
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    Oracle
    I believe the Oracle WebLogic Suite is probably a better all encompassing suite of development tools for the IT department. [It] is probably a bit more expensive than other competitors like Apache Tomcat or NGINX, but is worth the investment if you consider the savings from time to get code into production.
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    Return on Investment
    Oracle
    • Code portability allowed us to run the same code on all platforms
    • Security is always a key issue especially in the world of increasing cybersecurity laws. It only makes sense to invest in a secure development environment
    • Developers appreciate rich community support for java se platform
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    Oracle
    • WebLogic Application Server definitely had a positive ROI since all the applications are deployed on a single platform and making maintenance extremely cost effective.
    • Since all major cloud vendors support and maintain WebLogic, it gives us an opportunity to explore possibilities to move the organizational infrastructure on to the cloud without too much effort.
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