Microsoft is urging Java upgrade planning ahead of 2027 support milestones, with service deadlines distinct from its OpenJDK distribution roadmap.
Azure App Service and Functions have a September 2027 cutoff for Java 8, 11 and 17, while OpenJDK distribution targets are separate.
Microsoft has announced the private preview of jaz, a new Java Virtual Machine (JVM) launcher tailored for cloud deployments on Azure. The tool aims to address long-standing challenges developers face ...