Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This section contains some frequently asked questions. Use this section to answer questions and concerns you might have.

What is Novell JVM for NetWare?

Java Virtual Machine for NetWare is the Novell Software Development Kit for Java.

What Novell platforms are supported in this release?

This release of Novell JVM for NetWare supports NetWare 6, and requires Support Pack 2 or later.

How many Java applications can be run concurrently on the server?

You can run any number of applications as long as you do not exceed the available memory on the server. The memory requirements of the applications and the amount of main memory available on the server determines how many applications you can run.

What are the memory requirements for running Novell JVM for NetWare on the server?

You should have at least 32 MB of main memory available to run text-based Java applications-and at least 64 MB to run graphical applications.

Can I run any Java application or applet on the server?

Novell JVM for NetWare can run any application certified as 100% Pure Java, as described by JavaSoft^TM. However, if you have applications that use native methods, you must port these applications to NetWare before you run them.

Can I display graphical interfaces on the server?

Yes. NetWare GUI lets you display graphical interfaces that use the Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) and Java Foundation Classes (JFC) libraries from Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Are there limitations to using the GUI on the server?

The limitations of graphical applications in NetWare GUI are the same as the limitations of other Java implementations.

Do I need to buy a new video controller?

No. NetWare GUI includes drivers for popular video controllers. See Supported Video Controllers . A VESA 2.0 compliant video controller will give the best generic performance.

Is it difficult to configure a Novell server platform to use video controllers?

No. The Novell JVM for NetWare installation includes a utility (VESA_RSP.NCF) that automatically recognizes and configures the Novell server platform to use your video controller. Click the Settings option to see all the different configuration options.

The GUI is self configuring the first time it is run. VESA. RSP.NCF is used to reset the GUI to its self configured state.

Can Java applications take advantage of multiple threads?

Yes. Novell JVM for NetWare supports applications that use multiple Java threads.

Does this release of Novell JVM for NetWare include a Symantec Just In Time (JIT) for NetWare Compiler?

No. It uses Hotspot.

What Novell-specific services does Novell JVM for NetWare support?

The standard Java Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) support the Novell file system and networking. It does not support other NetWare-specific services such as the directory, eDirectory^TM objects, or the bindery. These services are supported by other libraries in the Novell Developer Kit (NDK).