This note assumes that you have read and are familiar with SAS Note 49296: "Using Java 7 with SAS^® 9.3 TS1M2."

SAS 9.3 TS1M2 supports Java 7 in the z/OS operating environment. To be able to use Java 7, you need to configure your SAS installation to include Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 7.

Important: Before starting this process, read through this entire note so that you are aware of all preliminary requirements and potential issues as well as optional ways to accomplish these tasks.

Requirements

1. Your SAS installation must be SAS 9.3 TS1M2 Revision 13W18 or later, for a planned deployment. The SAS software order e-mail associated with your order indicates the revision for that order.
   
   SAS^® 9.2 and earlier releases of SAS 9.3 are not supported.



2. Your host must meet at least the minimum system requirements.

Part I: Install Java JRE 7 31-Bit

Download and install 31-bit software development kit (SDK) for z/OS. The Java version must be at least 1.7.0 build date 20120901 (SR2) (31-bit).

Links to vendor sites are provided on our third-party page, SAS^® 9.3 Support for Java Runtime Environments, for your convenience.

Part II: Install Your SAS Order

1. Prepare to install and configure your planned deployment as described in installation documentation "Documentation for a SAS 9.3 installation in a z/OS operating environment".
   
   
2. When you reach the "Select Java Runtime Environment" step, do not accept the default option to use the SAS supplied JRE. Instead, choose Select an Existing Java Runtime Environment and specify the location of your version 7 JRE.

Part III: Validate Your SAS Deployment

1. After all installation steps are complete, submit the VALID job in the high-level-qualifier.INSTALL.CNTL data set.



2. Ensure that all steps complete with a return code of 0 (zero).



3. Follow the directions in Instructions.html. This file is also known as the Configuration Guidelines and Detail. The default location for this file is /SAS-configuration-directory/Lev1/Documents/Instructions.html.

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