Java version compatibility for MIT applications

Important information about installing the Java plug-in

Users should consult with their local IT support before installing or upgrading Java. Local applications may require specific Java versions.
Awareness: Once the java plug-in has been installed, Java should be kept up-to-date in order to avoid security risks.

MIT Enterprise Applications that require Java

Application	Needs Java version	Notes
MITSIS	Java Runtime Environment v. 8, security exception must be added for Java 7u51 and higher	Access MITSIS after updating to Java 7u51 or higher
Kuali Coeus	Java Runtime Environment v. 8
Open Text Viewer	Java Runtime Environment v. 8	[hdarchive:Open Text Viewer Java applet - display SAP documents]
MATLAB	As of R2013b, uses internally supplied Java Runtime v. 7 for installer and at runtime
TSM	View information	What version of Java should I run with TSM?
Actual ODBC Driver for Macintosh	Java Runtime Environment v. 6	[archive:Java 6 Standard Edition]

Department, Lab or Center	Application	Java requirement
DUE Admissions Office	eON Supervisor ACD	earlier Java 7 version
International Students Office International Scholars Office	Sunapsis	Java 7

To add information about another application to the above table, contact the IS&T Help Desk.

Users should consult with their local IT support before installing or upgrading Java. Local applications may require specific Java versions.
Install or update Java Runtime Environment and enable Java Plugin
Windows users should uninstall previous Java versions.
Macintosh users on Mac OS 10.7 and higher who have determined that local applications do not require Java 6 should [uninstall Java 6]