

If you wish to install Java 7.1 (not available for Solaris and HP), you can download Java 7.1 from the WAS v8.5.5.2 download page. Note: Java 7.0 fixpacks are shipped with every WAS v8.5.x fixpack, but base Java 7.0 must be installed first. Part #'s are listed here: ĭownload and install Java 7.0, which is shipped with WAS v8.5.5 from Passport Advantage: The installation options are :ĭownload Java 7.0 from Passport Advantage. Note: Before installing fixpack for Java 7.0.x shipped with WAS v8.5.x fixpack, you must install the Java 7.0 GA code first. If a 32-bit WAS is installed, then only the 32-bit Java 7.0 can be installed. The bit level of Java 7.0 will be based on the bit level selected during the initial installation of WAS.

Installing and Updating of Java 7.0 and 7.1 Once this is complete, 3 JDKs will exist: Note: WAS v8.5.5.2 with Java 7.0 installed cannot update from Java 7.0 to Java 7.1., Java 7.1 is a different version of Java and has to be installed on an existing installation to take advantage of the Java 7.1 features. Java 7.1 is shipped with WAS v8.5.5.2 (in a full installation) which can be installed as an optional feature on WAS v8.5.5.2 or higher (not available for WAS running on Solaris/ HP).Java 7.0 was shipped as an optional feature that can be installed with WAS v8.5.0.0.Java 7.0 can be added at any point in time to the installation, thereby adding the Java 7.0 SDK selection to the possible choices of Java SDKs that can be used. WAS v8.5.0.0 comes with Java 6 as the default Java SDK. Starting with IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) v8.5.0.0, you can install Java 7.0 as an optional feature.
