Downloading and Installing Java 6.0

To download and install Java 6.0:

1. Download the latest version of Java 6.0 for Linux from the Java download website (http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp) to your desktop.
2. As root run the file jdk-6u3-linux-i586-rpm.bin
3. Read the license agreement. If you agree, accept the terms of the license agreement.

Verifying the Java 6.0 Installation

To verify that Java 6.0 was installed correctly:

1. Navigate to the directory /usr/java/jdk1.6.0/bin.
2. Run java –version

java version "1.6.0"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0-b105)
Java HotSpot(TM) Server VM (build 1.6.0-b105, mixed mode)

3. Add the directory /usr/java/jdk1.6.0/bin to your PATH environment variable.

Getting Help

If you have any problems installing Java 6.0 on Linux, email: support@foundationdms.com.

For more information, visit the Fdata Framework website at http://www.foundationdms.com/framework.