# Java Environment Software Requirements

The following requirements apply to all supported Java-based environments.

## Expere Engine Supported Java Operating Systems

The Expere Engine is available for use on the following Java-based operating systems.

- AIX 6.1
- Red Hat Linux Enterprise versions supported by Oracle and IBM WebSphere

## Expere Engine Supported Java Databases

The Expere Engine is available for use with the following databases.

- Oracle 12c
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 (Express, Standard and Enterprise)

## Other Required Software Within the Java Environment

- WebSphere 7.0 or 8.5.5: IBM WebSphere Application Server provides the runtime environment for Java applications and servers.
  Note: Java 1.7 is only supported with WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5; however, it can be configured to use versions 1.6 or 1.7
- JBoss 4.2.3, or 5.0.1: JBoss provides the runtime environment for Java applications and services.
  Note: Currently, Expere supports Java 1.6 with JBoss 4.2.3, or 5.0.1.