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
Deployment
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
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... 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