Enabling SDK 7.0 on WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5

Starting with WebSphere Application Server 8.5.x/9.0, SDK 7.0 is supported as an optional feature. The Java version1.6 SDK is still the default installation.

Caution: JD Edwards EnterpriseOne supports WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5 running with SDK 7.0 only. You must switch the java level after the installation is completed.

You can switch the java level by using the managesdk command. The executable for the managesdk command is located in the bin directory of your profileapplication server. For example:

Z:\IBM\WebSphere\AppServer\profiles\AppSrv01\bin

/u01/WebSphere85/AppServer/bin

This section discusses how to use the managesdk command for these purposes: