You are receiving this notice because you use Banner, and we want to be sure that you have continuous access to the system. There is a minor technical change that may affect your desktop computer's ability to access Banner. If you are the person that updates your desktop computer, then it is especially important that you read the info below and take action before March 10.

 

Computing & Information Technology (C&IT) staff are upgrading the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) on Sunday morning, March 10, 2013. Java 1.6.0 Update 41 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.

 

 

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

 

Install a Java update on your Windows computer (if needed): Note: Java version 1.6.0_41 needs to be installed on your computer prior to the first time you visit Banner after the server upgrade on March 10, 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: Download the Java update and follow the directions to install it:

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 10.

 

To ensure uninterrupted access to Banner forms, Banner users have from now until Sunday, March 10 to make sure the computer they use to access Banner is running Java 1.6.0_41.

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 10 automatically the next time they access Banner. Firefox users must install Java using the link provided.

 

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.

Common Java issues and solutions are available on the IT Knowledgebase at: http://kb.wayne.edu/index.php?action=article&id=603&relid=31 

 

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/

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Wayne State University


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