The security administrator must verify that the source of the Java program is trustworthy, that the method of
delivery is secure, and that the program can run in a trustworthy manner. To limit the security risk, the system administrator can download the software to a single label within the users' accreditation range, where the security administrator can test it at that label. The administrator can then downgrade
the label to ADMIN_LOW
, and install it on an application server to make it available to all users.
Assume the System Administrator role and go to an ADMIN_LOW
workspace.
Download the Java jar file to the /tmp directory.
For example, if you are selecting software from the http://www.sunfreeware.com, download the link that is described with "Web Start Wizard form of application.
Open a File Manager to the /tmp directory.
The Software Installation profile includes the Open action for Java code.
Double-click the downloaded file.
Answer the questions in the dialog boxes to install the software.
Read the installation log.