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SAS® 9.3 Support for Java Runtime Environments

This page describes the minimum version requirements of Java Runtime Environments (JRE) for use with SAS 9.3. It is possible to use updated versions of the third-party software that is listed below. See SAS® Third-Party Software Requirements - Baseline and Higher Support for more details.

Java Runtime Environments for SAS® 9.3 Foundation and SAS Client Applications

SAS 9.3 Foundation and some SAS 9.3 client applications require the use of a Java Runtime Environment (JRE). These JREs are provided by Sun Microsystems, IBM, Oracle, and Hewlett-Packard. The following table lists the JRE versions that are recommended for use with SAS 9.3 and that are installed by the SAS® Deployment Wizard, depending on the platform where the installation is occurring. You can also obtain the JRE directly from the vendors that are listed in the table.

Be sure to read "Configuring SAS 9.3 to Use an Alternative Java Runtime Environment or Java Development Kit" if you intend to use an alternative JRE or JDK after you have installed and configured SAS 9.3.

Note: A 32-bit JRE is required in all host environments (except for the z/OS environment, where the 31-bit SDK is required).

Application servers and servlet engines require a full Java Software Development Kit. See the list of Java Development Kits that are required by supported application servers.

Platform Version Vendor Download Notes
HP-UX PA-RISC 6.0.07 HP  
HP-UX Itanium 6.0.07 HP  
Linux
32-bit on x86		 1.6.0_21 Oracle  
Linux
64-bit x86-64		 1.6.0_21 Oracle  
z/OS Java 6 31-bit SDK IBM  
AIX

Java 6 SR8 FP1 + iFix IZ77436

 IBM  
Solaris
64-bit on SPARC		 1.6.0_21 Oracle  
Solaris
64-bit on x86-64		 1.6.0_21 Oracle  
Windows
 1.6.0_24 Oracle The 32-bit JRE is required on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems. Be sure to select a download whose name includes "windows-i586". The 64-bit JREs are not supported.