How to change Java version on Automic

Products

• CA Automic Workload Automation - Automation Engine

Issue/Introduction

This document describes the procedure to upgrade java version for Automic Workload Automation installed on windows hosts.

Environment

Release : 12.3

Component : AUTOMATION ENGINE

Resolution

After installing the new java version, please follow these steps:

• Add the new java binary and lib location the system variable %PATH%
• Update the environment variable %JAVA_HOME% pointing to the new location
• Update the java path in the Service manager dialog startup command for all the java based services (JWP, JCP..etc).
• Verify the Service Manager's uc4.smd to ensure there are no reference to the old java version.
• If tomcat (AWI) is installed on the same server - Update the Tomcat Service (if implemented):
  • tomcatw.exe //ES//Tomcat9        (Note:  Tomcat9 is the name of the service shown in the example)
  • Got to Java Tab and update the Java location (as shown below):