Determine the desired version, build, Service Refresh (SR), and/or Fix Pack (FP) of the IBM Java for AIX to be installed, upgraded, or downgraded.
Three popular references that can assist with the IBM Java for AIX version selection are:
1. The IBM Java for AIX Service Information and Downloads web page provides a list of all versions and upgrades (APAR) for the IBM Java for AIX.
2. The IBM Java for AIX Fix-Only Downloads Categorized By Common Groups of Fixes web page provides common groups of fixes (or upgrades).
3. The IBM Java Vulernability and Security Alert web page provides the list of CVE (vulnerabilites) and the release levels containing the fixes.
Additionally, administrators may need to consult with their application developers or application vendors to determine the correct version and release for their specific application.
| Step 1 | Use the "IBM Java for AIX Service Information and Downloads" web page: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T1022644 to select and download the FIRST or LATEST release for the desired version. |
| Step 2 | Follow the steps listed on the web page: IBM Java for AIX HowTo: Install the FIRST or LATEST Release of an IBM Java Version to complete the installation of the downloaded files. |
| Step 1 | Use the "IBM Java for AIX Service Information and Downloads" web page: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T1022644 to select and download the FIRST release for the desired version. |
| Step 2 | Using the same web page mentioned in Option B. Step 1. above, select and download the desired APAR (Service Refresh) release. |
| Step 3 | Follow the steps listed on the web page: IBM Java for AIX HowTo: Install or upgrade IBM Java to a specific release (e.g., Service Refresh or Fix Pack) to complete the installation of the downloaded files. |
| Step 1 | Use the "IBM Java for AIX Service Information and Downloads" web page: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T1022644 to select and download the LATEST release for the desired version. |
| Step 2 | Follow the steps listed on the web page: IBM Java for AIX HowTo: Install the FIRST or LATEST Release of an IBM Java Version to complete the installation of the downloaded files. |
| Step 1 | Use the "IBM Java for AIX Service Information and Downloads" web page: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T1022644 to select and download the APAR (Service Refresh) for the desired version. |
| Step 2 | Follow the steps listed on the web page: IBM Java for AIX HowTo: Install or upgrade IBM Java to a specific release (e.g., Service Refresh or Fix Pack) to complete the installation of the downloaded files. |
| Step 1 | Use the "IBM Java for AIX Service Information and Downloads" web page: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T1022644 to select and download the FIRST releases for the desired version. |
| Step 2 | Using the same web page mentioned in Option C. Step 1. above, select and download the desired APAR (Service Refresh) release. |
| Step 3 | Follow the steps listed on the web page: IBM Java for AIX HowTo: Downgrade the release of an installed version of IBM Java to complete the uninstall of the previous release and the installation of the desired release. |