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The version of Java you |
will use depends on the Aspire version you are targeting |
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We recommend installing the |
Java Development Kit (JDK), just in case you want to create your own Aspire components/applications in the future. |
Only the |
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is absolutely required. |
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Note: Aspire 3 and higher requires running at Java 1.7 and higher
for running Aspire.
Download and install the latest version of the Java JDK
This is the version that is appropriate for the system that will run Aspire:http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
- If you have a 64-bit machine, we recommend installing
- install the 64-bit version of Java. That will allow you to create large-memory instances of Aspire.
The Aspire framework itself does not use up that much memory (100mb or so).
ButHowever, some applications may store big hash tables to improve performance, so it's best to have the 64
bit JVM (Java Virtual Machine),-bit JVM just in case you need it someday.
Test
that you canyour access to the "java" command from your console
.Open
upa new DOS command-shell. (
goGo to the start menu, and enter "cmd" where it says
"Run
"or
"Search for Programs
", and then execute the cmd.exe program).
At the prompt, enter the following
, thenand press
theEnter
key: java -version.
Success is indicated when version information is returned.
Add the "JAVA_HOME" environment variable
.This is needed by the Maven command-line tool
described below.
- Open up your the control panel.
- Open up the "
Go to
the "System" control panel (may be inside the 'System and Security' category)System > Advanced System Settings
" - Go to the "Advanced" tab (may already be selected)
- Click on "Environment Variables"
Click New.
Click on "New..."Enter "JAVA_HOME" as the
"Variable name
:".
Locate the directory within your Program files where java was installed.
Enter this directory name as the
"Variable value
:"
> Advanced > Environment Variables.
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> java -version java version "1.7.0_79" Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.7.0_79-b15) Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 24.79-b02, mixed mode) |