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SAS 9.2 Support for Java Runtime Environments
This page describes the minimum version requirements of Java Runtime Environments (JRE) for use with SAS 9.2. It is possible to use updated versions of the third party software listed below. See SAS Third Party Software Requirements - Baseline and Higher Support for more details.
Java Runtime Environments for SASŪ 9.2 Foundation and SASŪ Client Applications
SASŪ 9.2 Foundation and some SASŪ 9.2 Client Applications require the use of a Java Runtime Environment (JRE). These JRE are provided by IBM, Oracle, and HP. The following table lists the versions of the JRE that are recommended for use with SASŪ 9.2 and will be installed by the SASŪ Deployment Wizard depending on the platform where the installation is occurring. The JRE may also be obtained directly from the vendors listed in the table.Please read the following instructions if an alternative JRE or JDK is intended for use after SASŪ 9.2 has been installed and configured.
Application servers and servlet engines require a full Java Software Development Kit (JDK). See the list of Java Development Kits required by supported application servers.
| Platform | Version | Vendor Download | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP-UX PA-RISC | 5.0.08 | HP | |
| HP-UX Itanium | 5.0.08 | HP | |
| OpenVMS Itanium | 5.0-2 | HP | |
| Linux 32-bit on x86 |
Java 5 Update 14 | Oracle | |
| Linux 64-bit x86-64 |
Java 5 Update 14 | Oracle | The supported JRE is 32-bit. Be sure to select a download whose name includes "linux-i586". The 64-bit JREs are not supported. |
| z/OS | Java 5 31-bit SDK | IBM | Cannot be redistributed due to licensing restrictions. The 31-bit Java 5 SDK is required. |
| AIX |
5.0.0.125 SR5, pap32dev-20070511 |
IBM | The 32-bit JRE is required for SAS® 9.2. Please see the IBM Developer Kit FAQ for further details. |
| Solaris 64-bit on SPARC |
Java 5 Update 12 | Oracle | The supported JRE is 32-bit. |
| Solaris 64-bit on x86-64 |
Java 5 Update 12 | Oracle | The supported JRE is 32-bit. Be sure to select a download whose name includes "solaris-i586". The 64-bit JRE is not supported. |
|
Windows 32-bit on x86 |
Java 5 Update 12 | Oracle | Windows 7 is not supported until revision 09w51. If you are installing with a revision that is 09w51 or later, go to the following page to install the correct version of the JRE: http://support.sas.com/resources/thirdpartysupport/v92m3/jres.html |
| Windows 64-bit on Itanium |
1.5.0_08 (5.0 R27.1) | Contact Oracle | Windows 7 is not supported until revision 09w51. If you are installing with a revision that is 09w51 or later, go to the following page to install the correct version of the JRE: http://support.sas.com/resources/thirdpartysupport/v92m3/jres.html |
| Windows 64-bit on x86-64 |
Java 5 Update 12 | Oracle | Windows 7 is not supported until revision 09w51. If you are installing with a revision that is 09w51 or later, go to the following page to install the correct version of the JRE: http://support.sas.com/resources/thirdpartysupport/v92m3/jres.html
The supported JRE is 32-bit. Be sure to select a download whose name includes "windows-i586". The 64-bit JRE is not supported. |
