7.6.1.2 Manage IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition Versions

Follow these steps to check the java version and set it to JAVA 8.X SDK:

1. Enter the WebSphere URL in the format http://HOST_NAME:PORT_ NUMBER/ibm/console (use https if SSL is enabled.). For example, http://192.168.1.0:9000/ibm/console.
2. Log in with your administrator user ID and password.
3. From the LHS menu, click Servers to expand and view the menu.
4. Click Server Types to expand the menu further and then click WebSphere Enterprise Application Servers to view the Application servers window.
5. On the Application servers window, click the required Application Server link. For example, server1 in the following figure:

   Figure 7-1 Application Server Java SDKs

   
   

   

   
   
6. Click the Java SDKs link from the Server Infrastructure section to view the list of Java SDKs.

   Figure 7-2 Application Server List of Java SDKs

   
   

   

   
   

   Figure 7-3 Application Server List of Java SDKs

   
   

   

   
   
7. Select 8.0_64.
8. Click Make Default and save to master repository.
9. Restart the WebSphere Application Server to apply the changes to the IBM application profile.