Oracle GlassFish Server 3.0.1 Installation Guide

Installation Requirements

Ensure that your system meets the requirements listed in Hardware and Software Requirements in Oracle GlassFish Server 3.0.1 Release Notes. Problems are likely to arise if you attempt to install on a platform that is not supported or on a system that in some other way does not meet release requirements. Also see Known Issues in Oracle GlassFish Server 3.0.1 Release Notes for known issues related to installation.

GlassFish Server 3.0.1 requires JDKTM release 6. The minimum (and certified) version of the JDK software that is required for GlassFish Server depends on the operating system:

If necessary, download and install the required JDK software.

On Solaris, Linux, and Windows systems, JDK software is available from the Java SE downloads page.

For Mac OS X systems, GlassFish Server uses the JDK that is part of the Macintosh operating system. If necessary, obtain the required JDK version from the Mac OS X Updates site.