NetWare includes the The Novell JVM for NetWare and the Just In Time Compiler, along with the Java Naming Directory Interface (JNDI) and Java Class Libraries (NJCL) for Novell, that enable you to run Java-based applets and applications on the server.
The Java-based components are installed automatically when you install NetWare. To use Java-based components, you must use TCP/IP. Instructions for using Java-based components are found in Using Java on the Server and in ConsoleOne in Utilities Reference.
The Novell JVM for NetWare is comprised of several NLM programs that let the NetWare server run Java-based applications and applets, including multi-threaded applications and applications that use a graphical interface.
The JVM can run any application certified as 100% Pure Java, as described by JavaSoft*. However, applications that are not 100% Pure Java must be ported to NetWare.
NetWare includes the Symantec* Just In Time Compiler (JIT) to improve the performance of Java-based applications.
NetWare also includes drivers for popular video cards and a utility that automatically recognizes and configures your video card during NetWare installation.
To run the Novell JVM, you need a minimum of 48 MB RAM and at least 128 MB to run graphical applications. The more memory your server has, the more Java-based applications it can run.
For information about Java Class Libraries for Novell and the Java Naming Directory Interface (JNDI), see the Novell Class Libraries for Java documentation at the Novell DeveloperNet Web site.