Built and distributed by Azul Systems, Zulu is a JDK (Java Development Kit), Zulu JDKs have been verified by passing all tests in their respective Java version of the OpenJDK Community TCK (Technology Compatibility Kit).
Built and distributed by Azul Systems, Zulu is a JDK (Java Development Kit). All Zulu Community builds of OpenJDK are free to download and use without restrictions. Zulu Community builds of OpenJDK 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, are built for Linux, Windows, Solaris, and macOS.
The current (as of March 2020) LTS (Long Term Supported) major Zulu versions are 7, 8, and 11. The latest version is 13.
All non-EA (non-Early Access) Zulu builds are TCK tested and certified as compliant with the associated Java SE version specification.
Zulu is freely available and distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2 (GPLv2) with the ClassPath Exception.
To get immediate access to Zulu, download Zulu from http://www.azulsystems.com/products/zulu/downloads
Key details of Azul Zulu include:
- Runs on Windows Server versions 2008 R2 and 2012 on the Windows Azure cloud
- Free and open source offering, based on OpenJDK
- Integrated with MS Open Tech's Windows Azure Plugin for Eclipse with Java tooling
- Patches and bug fixes contributed back to the OpenJDK community by Azul
- ISV-friendly binary licensing for easy embedding with 3rd-party applications
More information about Zulu can be found at http://www.azulsystems.com/products/zulu