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Java-based Administrative Interface

A Java applet-based administrative interface is now available as an alternative to the traditional HTML-based administrative interface. This interface has an object-based design, provides smoother navigation between functions, and offers an Explorer-like method for listing files and directories.

This Java-based administrative interface is available for Library Server starting with z/OS V1R10. The end user can toggle between this new interface and the old interface by selecting a checkbox that is provided on both the HTML-based and the Java-based interfaces.

The Java-based administrative interface requires a minimum of Java 6 running on the host and enabled in the client's browser. It also requires that the end user accept an IBM-signed Verisign digital security certificate the first time the interface is accessed by the user.

If the administrator has enabled the Java-based administrative interface and the Library Page won’t load, it may be necessary to switch from using a 64-bit browser to a 32-bit browser.

For more information on the Java-based administrative Interface, see The Administration Pages (using the Java-based user interface).