1. Development Client Installation Guide
  2. Switching to a Supported JDK for WebSphere Express or Developer 8.5.5

Switching to a Supported JDK for WebSphere Express or Developer 8.5.5

Note:

WebSphere 9.0. This section is not applicable if you are using WebSphere 9.0.

As of the GA of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools Release 9.2, the supported JDK is 1.8.0.x ().

IBM WebSphere Express 8.5.5 or IBM WebSphere Developer 8.5.5 is shipped with JDK 1.6. Refer to Oracle Certify for details and updated support levels for JDKs with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. Refer to Installing a JDK for WebLogic Server.

Caution:

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne supports WebSphere Express 8.5.5 or IBM WebSphere Developer 8.5.5 running with the IBM 32-bit JDK 1.7 only. You must switch the Java level after the installation of WebSphere Express or Developer is completed.

Note:

IBM uses the acronym SDK (Software Development Kit) synonymously with JDK (Java Development Kit).

This section discusses these tasks: