Summary

Computing & Information Technology (C&IT) staff are upgrading the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) on the central server that runs the Banner Administrative System at Wayne State -- on Sunday morning, March 3, 2013. Java 1.6.0 Update 39 or higher will be needed to display Banner Forms over the Internet.

This latest version of Java contains the latest security patches for your browsers. Please note: Application Xtender users will continue to use Internet Explorer exclusively.

Banner users will need to install a Java update before  March 3 to continue using Banner forms.

Affected services

Use of Banner Forms on WSU's Banner System -- also called "Internet Native Banner (INB)".

What Banner users need to do...

Install a Java update on your Windows computer (if needed): Note: Java version 1.6.0_39 needs to be installed on your computer prior to the first time you visit Banner after the server upgrade on March 3, in order for Banner forms to continue to work.

Banner users WITHOUT Install Privileges to their desktop computer should contact their technical support personnel:

   http://computing.wayne.edu/support/departmental.php

Banner users WITH Install Privileges to their desktop computer: Click this link to download the Java update and follow the directions to install it:

http://bantest.wayne.edu/java/jre-6u39-windows-i586.exe

Duration

The Java software upgrade on the Banner server will occur during C&IT's normal maintenance period from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Sunday morning, March 3, 2013.

To ensure uninterrupted access to Banner forms, Banner users have from now until Sunday, March 3 to make sure the computer they use to access Banner is running Java 1.6.0_39.

Important notes

For Windows users:

• If you are certain that you have install privileges, but do not receive the installation dialog box after clicking the link above, you will need to disable pop-up blockers by holding the “Ctrl” key when clicking the link.
• IE 9 is not yet compliant for use with any WSU Administrative Systems. More details are available at: http://computing.wayne.edu/software-hardware/ie-9.php
• Internet Explorer users can install Java after the upgrade on March 3 automatically the next time they access Banner. Firefox users must install Java using the link provided.

For Mac users:

• If you stay on top of the latest Mac OS X updates (using "Software Update..." under the Apple menu), you have the latest version of Java on your computer.

For help

If you have additional questions, contact the C&IT Help Desk at (313) 577-4778 or helpdesk@wayne.edu. 

As always, you can see the current status of key WSU Computer Systems on C&IT's System Status Web page at:http://computing.wayne.edu/systemstatus/