Install the JDK and Set the JAVA_Home Environment Variable
Regardless of the operating system, you must have the Java 8 JDK (64-bit) installed to run Spectrum™ Technology Platform.
The following table lists Java distributions that have been tested with the Spectrum™ Technology Platform.
| Operating System | Vendor-supplied | Azul | Oracle |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIX | Yes | ||
| CentOS | Yes | Yes | |
| HP-UX | Yes | ||
| Oracle Linux | Yes | Yes | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | Yes | Yes | |
| Solaris | Yes | Yes | |
| SUSE Enterprise Linux Server | Yes | Yes | |
| Ubuntu | Yes | Yes | |
| Windows Server | Yes | Yes |
Set the JAVA_HOME environment variable.
Set JAVA_Home Environment Variable on Unix and Linux
Setting the JAVA_Home Environment Variable on Windows
Note: To change the Java installation on a system that is currently running the Spectrum™ Technology Platform, you must stop Spectrum before performing changes to the Java installation. Restart Spectrum only after you complete the changes.