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Blackboard Academic Suite Release 8.0 Service Pack 6 (8.0.475.0)
Release Notes
Server Compatibility
Server software must meet certain requirements before installing the Blackboard Academic Suite,
Release 8. The following are important to keep in mind when setting up the server software:
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Certified configurations are fully tested and supported.
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Compatible configurations are partially tested but should function properly.
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When installing the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE), make sure that both the JDK and
the JRE components are installed. Also, ensure that there are no spaces in the path name to the
J2SE.
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Solaris users: ensure that the Swap space for the operating system is at least twice the amount of
physical RAM on the server.
Note: Clients running the Blackboard Academic Suite on a Windows Operating System
must install the .NET framework if they plan on using .NET Building Blocks.
Updating the Operating System or Database Version
When installing an update to the operating system or database to support a new version of the
Blackboard Academic Suite, always update the Blackboard Academic Suite and then make the updates
to the database and operating system. Installing the database or operating system on an earlier version
creates the risk of destabilizing the existing, earlier version. Please take care to back up the database and
file system and test the restore process before installing an update.
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