Oracle has rolled out a major update to its Java Management Service (JMS), introducing new tools aimed at simplifying Java application optimization and extending visibility into Kubernetes environments. The update, announced on October 6, adds a range of features, including application analysis, task scheduling, and enhanced observability for modern cloud workloads.

New “Analyze Applications” Feature Simplifies Optimization

The headline addition — Analyze Applications — enables developers to review Java artifacts such as JAR and WAR files or examine Java Flight Recorder (JFR) data to quickly uncover performance bottlenecks and migration challenges. Unlike traditional monitoring solutions, this functionality doesn’t require configuring JMS fleets or installing additional agents. By simply uploading relevant Java files, teams receive comprehensive reports that highlight optimization and modernization opportunities.

Streamlined Automation with Task Scheduling

Oracle has also added a task scheduler to help automate routine maintenance across Java deployments. This includes scheduling runtime scans, performing code analyses, or executing life cycle management operations on either single instances or large Java fleets. The scheduler supports both one-time executions and recurring jobs, allowing enterprises to reduce manual effort and maintain consistent governance across their Java infrastructure.

Broader Kubernetes Integration

In a move toward supporting hybrid and containerized environments, JMS now integrates more deeply with Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE) and other Kubernetes platforms. This update gives developers the ability to:

• Monitor Java workloads within containerized deployments,
• Capture live JFR recordings for diagnostic purposes, and
• Assess usage data from microservices in real time.

These improvements help teams maintain observability, compliance, and performance visibility across complex cloud-native stacks.

Enterprise Performance Pack Support

Another highlight of the update is full support for Oracle’s Enterprise Performance Pack (EPP) — a high-performance version of JDK 8. JMS can now automatically identify, track, and manage EPP instances across enterprise Java environments, ensuring consistent version control and optimized runtime performance.

Unified Java Management Across Environments

Built on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), JMS offers a single management layer for tracking Java usage across data centers, public clouds, and hybrid setups. With the new features accessible through the Oracle Cloud Console, organizations can streamline operations, reduce overhead, and enhance observability across their entire Java ecosystem.