Question: How do I package my application with resources in a JAR file?How do I run a program that is in a JAR file?How can I create an executable JAR file so that the user can just double-click on it? Answer: The Java Archive Utility, JAR for short,... Read More
Deployment
The minimum files you need for a runtime-only installation are: JRE (Java Runtime Environment - which includes java.exe/javaw.exe and the rt.jar files which are required to run any Java-based application) of a supported version for your isCOBOL... Read More
The key is to make sure that CLASSPATH is set correctly to include $ISCOBOLlibiscobol.jar and the directories and/or jar files where your COBOL programs and resources are located. You can manually change CLASSPATH in the Environment Variables... Read More
Let's consider this in more detail 1) Is it OK to use class files compiled with an older version and run in a newer version? In general yes unless there were changes in the runtime which can affect your application. 2) Is it OK to have a mix... Read More
The installation package or setup program could vary depending on your deployment method. For instance, there could be a zero-installation deployment using a Java capability called Java Web Start that allows clients to start running your software... Read More
Question: My application deployment environment assumes that the COBOL main programs are native executables. I understand that with isCOBOL the COBOL main programs are Java classes. It is not feasible for me to change my deployment architecture to... Read More