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SAS^® 9.3 Support for Java Development Kits

This page describes the minimum version requirements of Java Development Kits (JDK) for use with SAS 9.3. 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.

Oracle requires specific versions of the JDK for WebLogic when it is configured in the AIX operating environment. For this reason, the baseline-and-higher support policy does not apply to the JDK that is used with WebLogic under AIX. You must download one of the required versions of the JDK.

Java Software Development Kits

The following table identifies Java Software Development Kit (JDK) requirements for supported Web application servers and the z/OS platform. Web application servers and servlet engines require the use of a full JDK.

Notes:

• In SAS 9.3 TS1M0,TS1M1, and TS1M2, a 64-bit JDK is required for all platforms except z/OS.
• In SAS 9.3, z/OS is no longer supported as a middle-tier platform.
• It is not necessary to download a JDK for IBM WebSphere Application Server. IBM WebSphere Application Server comes embedded with a specific version of the IBM JDK that is automatically installed and used by WebSphere.
• For z/OS, there is no separate Java Runtime Environment. Therefore, you must use a JDK with SAS^® Foundation software. For SAS Java clients and other platforms that are supported by SAS Foundation, use the JRE recommendations.
• If you plan to upgrade to Java 7, please go to SAS Note 49296 for additional information prior to beginning your upgrade.