JDK-8080511 : Refresh of jimage support
  • Type: Enhancement
  • Component: tools
  • Sub-Component: jlink
  • Affected Version: 9
  • Priority: P2
  • Status: Resolved
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • OS: generic
  • CPU: generic
  • Submitted: 2015-05-15
  • Updated: 2016-05-27
  • Resolved: 2015-06-25
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JDK 9
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Description
Implement the minimal necessary for booting the VM from a jimage and share the code code with the JDK.  White box tests included.

Changes to hotspot include improvements to the image support code, JVM entry points for use from the JDK and white box testing to verify.

Changes to idk include refactoring of jimage code to use hotspot entry points for image support and performance improvements to jrtfs support.

Changes to langtools include modifying code related to jrtfs usage.