Is Java required for Power Monitoring Expert?

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Issue
Will removing Java from the server negatively affect Power Monitoring Expert (PME) performance?

Product Line
Power Monitoring Expert 7.x
Power Monitoring Expert 8.x
Power Monitoring Expert 9.x
Power Monitoring Expert 2020
Power Monitoring Expert 2021
Power Monitoring Expert 2022
Power Monitoring Expert 2023

Resolution
For PME 7.2.x, Java is used by Floating License Manager version 1.3.1. On a PME 7.2.2 system, Java cannot be removed or PME licensing will no longer work.

As of PME 8.0, the Floating License Manager no longer uses Java. On PME 8.0 and newer releases, Java can be removed without issue.