HELIOS Tech Info #140

Java installation on OS X

HELIOS uses Java for several applications but starting with OS X 10.7 Apple does no longer include Java in the OS. Still, a download from Apple can be used to get Java on OS X 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, and 10.12.

1. Install Java via Terminal
   Use the following command in Terminal to force a Java installation:
   /usr/libexec/java_home -R
    
2. On a Mac where the HELIOS services are installed (“Server”)
   After the installation of the HELIOS services HELIOS Admin is pre-installed in the “Applications” folder. Open HELIOS Admin to trigger a Java download (see figure below).
    
3. On a Mac where the HELIOS services are not installed (“Client”)
   Mount the “HELIOS Applications” volume from the HELIOS server and open MacOS > HELIOS Admin to trigger a Java download (see figure below).
   
   
   
   Clicking on More Info… opens https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1572?locale=en_US.