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Updating Java for Mac OS

If you are using a Macintosh computer, the Web (SSL) vpn@ucsf is supported by OAAIS for use with MacOS X v10.2 and above with the Safari browser.

What Version of Java am I Running?

Web Java Test

The OAAIS website provides a quick test to verify the version of Java currently in use by your web browser. It is recommended that you use that service before continuing with these instructions http://help.ucsf.edu/custom/ip_test.jsp.

Sun Java Virtual Machine

To determine if your machine has the Sun Java Virtual Machine (JVM):

  1. Launch the Safari browser.
  2. From the Help menu, choose Installed Plug-ins.
  3. Look for the Java plug-in icon. Note that you may have Java 1.3.1, but make sure that you also have at least Java 1.4.1. If you do not have the plug-in, then you need to install it.

Installing or Upgrading Java on MacOS X v10.4

If you are running the current version of MacOS X from Apple, your version of Java should be kept up to date automatically by the Software Update service. If you have not run Software Update recently, it is strongly recommended that you do so.

Running MacOS X Software Update

  1. From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
  2. From the View menu, choose Software Update.
  3. Click Update Now.
  4. Enter an administrator user name and password.

Installing or Upgrading Java on MacOS X v10.2

MacOS v10.2.x does not automatically update Java past version 1.3. Java version 1.4.1 is required for use with the SSL vpn@ucsf system. To download a newer version of Java from Apple please follow these instructions:

  1. Launch Safari and go to http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/java141update1formacosx.html
  2. Download the Java 1.4.1 update to your computer.
  3. Run the software installer. The account running the installer must have administrative privileges to the computer.
  4. Follow the instructions in the dialog box.
  5. A reboot is recommended after installing or upgrading Java.
  6. Re-launch Safari and connect to the SSL vpn@ucsf.

Installing or Upgrading Java on MacOS X v10.3

MacOS v10.3.x does not automatically update Java past version 1.3. Java version 1.4.1 is required for use with the SSL vpn@ucsf system, but version 1.4.2 is required to access full functionality. To download a newer version of Java from Apple, please follow these instructions:

  1. Launch Safari and go to http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/javaupdate142update1.html
  2. Download the Java 1.4.1 update to your computer.
  3. Run the software installer. The person running the installer must have administrative privileges to the computer.
  4. Follow the instructions included in the dialog.
  5. A reboot is recommended after installing or upgrading Java.
  6. Re-launch Safari and connect to the SSL vpn@ucsf.

For assistance or more information, contact OAAIS Customer Support
customersupport@ucsf.edu
(415) 514-4100, option 2

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