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FEWS can work with grid computing. Especially when working with heavy computations, e.g. ensemble forecasting or 3d hydraulic computing, this can be an interesting option to explore. It is recommended to contact the Delft-FEWS product management beforehand.

Java JRE versions (from 2018.02)

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The new client-package of Delft-FEWS 2018.02 (OC/SA/FSS) will contain an 'embedded' jre (java runtime environment) based on OpenJDK 11. Together with the Delft-FEWS binaries, it forms the Delft-FEWS base-build. The java runtime libraries are placed in an operating system specific sub-folder in the well-known Delft-FEWS bin folder. The jre sub-folders are clearly recognizable under /bin/windows/jre or /bin/linux/jre. This jre can be easily replaced by any other open source or commercially supported version of java 11. Since an Operator Client/Stand Alone and in most cases also Forecasting Shell Server run in a controlled (and secured) environment, it is not necessary to have this jre sub-folder replaced, although it is technically feasible.

In two other locations java is required to run a Delft-FEWS client-server system: in Tomcat (for deploying the Admin Interface or Open Archive) and for the Master Controller. These are part of the server-package we distribute to you. Although these jre's are not embedded, they can be treated similarly with respect to replacing them (or not) by another open source version or commercially supported version of java 11. The decision to arrange additional 'support for Java' is up to the end user of Delft-FEWS.

If - at some point in time - crucial (security) fixes are required to the embedded jre in the client-package of Delft-FEWS,  Deltares will distribute a new 'base-build' for 2018.02 (or higher). Since the distribution of this (new) base-build will take place via the database (and is uploaded via the Admin Interface), updating of all FSS and OC machines will be rather simple, will take place automatically and will neither be a large maintenance burden nor very time-consuming.

Java JRE versions (2017.02 and earlier)

Note that for security reasons, java should never be installed inside a browser. Delft-FEWS should only be using the java JRE in embedded form.

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