Installing the Java Virtual Machine

Before using the AskAnywhere server component, you must have a Java Virtual Machine installed on your computer.  We recommend installing a JVM 1.4 or higher (or JVM 1.3 for OSX) from Sun Microsystems' web site.

  • If you are sure that you want to use a JVM that is already installed on your computer (e.g., you have an OSX operating system), skip directly to Installing the Java Servlet Container
  • If you do not have a JVM installed on your computer, are unsure about whether you have one installed, or are unsure that your JVM is current, complete the following steps to install a current JVM.

Note:  Sun Microsystems maintains the web sites and JVMs mentioned in this section.  Therefore, the instructions provided here for installing a JVM are meant only as a guide and may change without notice.  For more information about Java and installing a JVM, see the information provided at Sun Microsystems’ web site.

  1. Go to Sun Microsystems' web site and download the appropriate J2SE Software Development Kit (SDK) for your desired operating system..

    Notes:

    • We recommend that you download an SDK rather than a Java Runtime Environment (JRE).
    • We recommend installing a JVM 1.4 or higher (or JVM 1.3 for OSX).

  2. Follow the instructions provided on the screens to complete the JVM installation.  Note: If you need additional detail from that which is provided on the screens, refer to Detailed Instructions for Downloading and Installing the JVM in Windows or Detailed Instructions for Downloading and Installing the JVM in Unix-compatible Environments.  Directions for Unix-compatible environments also include OSX.

    Recommendations:

    • You may install this software anywhere you want; however, we recommend you use the default paths offered in the installers if you are using one.
    • For future reference, ensure that you note the location of all downloaded and installed files during each step of the installation process.
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    • We recommend you accept the default settings for the install; however, the Demos and Java Sources are not required for the AskAnywhere server component.

  3. Complete the steps in Installing the Java Servlet Container.

For additional information about Java and installing JVMs, refer to the Sun Microsystems' web site.

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