Overview of Oracle JInitiator 1.1.7.11
Oracle JInitiator enables end users to run Oracle Developer Server applications directly within Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer on the Windows 95 and Windows NT4.0 platforms.Oracle JInitiator is implemented as a plug-in (Netscape Navigator) or ActiveX Object (Microsoft Internet Explorer), Oracle JInitiator allows you to specify the use of the Oracle certified Java Virtual Machine (JVM) on web clients instead of relying on the default JVM provided by the browser.Oracle JInitiator delivers several key benefits to enterprises deploying Oracle Developer Server applications:Full JDK 1.1 support: Oracle JInitiator allows enterprise developers to develop and deploy Oracle Developer applications taking full advantage of JDK 1.1 features and functionality.Full Java Compatible support: Oracle JInitiator utilizes the latest release of the Oracle certified JDK (OJDK) which is fully compliant with the Java Compatibility Kit (JCK) test suite.Future-ready JDK Architecture: Oracle JInitiator features an architecture that makes it easy for Oracle to bring new JDK features, functionality, and bug fixes - including those contained in JDK 1.2 and the high performance Java HotSpot virtual machine - to Windows desktops much more quickly than has been previously possible.Easy install: Oracle JInitiator utilizes the plug-in/ActiveX Object installation mechanism provided by the browsers to install and update itself when necessary. Oracle JInitiator requires minimal intervention on the end users behalf
Supports several MIME types: Oracle JInitiator supports the following MIME typesapplication/x-jinit-appletapplication/x-jinit-applet;version=1.1.5.3application/x-jinit-applet;version=1.1.5.21.1application/x-jinit-applet;version=1.1.7.10application/x-jinit-applet;version=1.1.7.11
JAR file caching: Oracle JInitiator caches the downloaded JAR file on the client-machines hard disk. Cache allocations can be modified on the client via the Oracle JInitiator control panel.Supported configurations
The Oracle JInitiator supports the following configurations: Platform Internet Explorer 4.0 Navigator 4.0** Navigator 4.5 Windows 95* Windows NT*
* Oracle JInitiator 1.1.7.11 does not currently support Microsoft's Active Desktop.
** Oracle JInitiator 1.1.7.11 does not support Netscape Navigator 4.04 with the JDK 1.1 Smart Update, due to a bug in the Netscape Smart Update. Please use Netscape Navigator 4.04 without the Smart Update, or use other versions of Netscape Navigator.
About using Oracle JInitiatorOracle JInitiator does not replace or modify the default JVM provided by the browser. Rather, it provides an alternative JVM via the standard plug-in architecture of the browser which allows web application developers to specify the use of the Oracle certified JVM instead.Oracle JInitiator is automatically downloaded to a client machine from the application server the first time the client web browser encounters an HTML file that specifies the use of Oracle JInitiator. The installation and updating of Oracle JInitiator is performed using the standard plug-in mechanism provided by the browser.Oracle JInitiator installation performs the required steps to run Oracle Developer applications as trusted applets in the Oracle JInitiator environment.About using with Netscape NavigatorOracle JInitiator leverages the Netscape Navigator plug-in architecture in order to run inside the browser in the same way other plug-ins such as QuickTime movies or Shockwave animation's operate. Using the Netscape HTML (embed) tag, web application developers can specify plug-ins to be run as part of a web page. This is what makes it possible for Oracle JInitiator to run inside the web browser with minimal user intervention.When Navigator first encounters an HTML page that specifies the use of Oracle JInitiator, users will see a "Plug-in Not Loaded" dialog on the HTML page, which directs the user to the Oracle JInitiator download page. Users can then download the version of Oracle JInitiator for their operating system and install it. Once Oracle JInitiator is installed, users must shut down Navigator, restart it, and then revisit the original HTML page. Oracle JInitiator will then run and use the parameters in the (embed) tag to render the applet. The next time Navigator encounters a web page that specifies Oracle JInitiator, Navigator will seamlessly load and run the plug-in from the local disk, requiring no user intervention.About using with Microsoft Internet ExplorerOracle JInitiator leverages the Microsoft Internet Explorer extension mechanism for downloading and caching ActiveX controls and COM components. Using the HTML (object) tag, web application developers can specify to run ActiveX controls or COM components as part of a web page, including Oracle JInitiator.When Internet Explorer first encounters an HTML file that has been modified to specify the use of Oracle JInitiator, Internet Explorer will ask the user if it is okay to download an ActiveX control signed with a VeriSign digital signature by Oracle Corporation. If the user clicks "Yes," Internet Explorer will begin downloading Oracle JInitiator. Oracle JInitiator will then run and use its parameters in the (object) tag to render the applet. The next time Internet Explorer encounters a web page modified to support Oracle JInitiator, Internet Explorer will seamlessly load and run Oracle JInitiator from the local disk, requiring no user intervention.Oracle Java Runtime Environment version
Oracle JInitiator includes a version of Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE), which is downloaded and installed together with Oracle JInitiator.The version of the Oracle JRE in this release of Oracle JInitiator is Oracle JRE 1.1.7.11o. This is based on Oracle JDK 1.1.7.11o, which is in turn based on JavaSoft JDK 1.1.7.
Copyright ©1999 Oracle Corporation All Rights Reserved. Last update: 02/18/1999. For questions, comments, etc.: Please contact your local Oracle support representative. Desktop Considerations Java applets are particularly CPU intensive since they are run locally on the user's PC. A faster CPU has a more noticeable affect on performance, all other things being equal. JInitiator 1.1.8.7 and certain other Oracle tools are incompatible with Pentium 4 Processors (minimum of 1.1.8.10 required) Automatic download and installation of the JInitiator requires temporary changes to IE security settings Periodic "cleaning" of cache and other temporary files is necessary to reduce browser/memory issues while accessing the Oracle Applications. (see Clean Cache in Free Tools section at http://www.solutionbeacon.com )
Overview of Oracle JInitiator 1.1.7.11
