Note: You must have Administrator privileges on your workstation
to install the Java Plug-in
The forms in the FIS Banner 7 application are Java-based and require
the installation of Sun Microsystems’ Java Plug-in on user workstations.
The Java Plug-in is compatible with Windows XP and Internet Explorer
6.0/7.0, and Firefox. Best results (including the ability to have multiple
simultaneous FIS sessions) will be achieved with Internet Explorer.
Many workstations already have the Java Plug-in installed, as it is
used by many other web-based applications. However, we recommend you
go through the install steps below; this will ensure that the version
that has been certified with FIS Banner 7 is installed. (There can be
multiple versions of the Java Plug-in installed on your workstation
with no problem.)
If you need assistance with downloading or installing the Java Plug-in,
please contact us at fis_probs@ucsc.edu
ALL Browsers:
Note: The file names or Java versions you see may differ slightly
from the example images below. These instructions assume your browser
is installed with default settings; if you have customized your browser’s
behavior, some of the steps or examples below may differ.
IMPORTANT: After downloading and installing the Java
Plug-In, you must complete the Java
Plug-in Configuration section below.
Click “Run” at the File Download - Security Warning
dialog box:
Click "Run" again at the Internet Explorer – Security
Warning dialog box.
If the dialog box below appears, you do not have Administrator
privileges on your workstation. Click OK to abort the install, and
contact Desktop Support at itrequest.ucsc.edu
or call 9-4357 for assistance.
If the dialog box below appears, you already have this version
of the Java Plug-In installed on your workstation. Click “No”
and skip to the Java Plug-in Configurationsection below.
At the Java Setup - Welcome
dialog box, click “Accept”.
A Java Setup window will appear, offering to install an unrelated
free program that uses Java. You may encounter different program offers,
i.e. OpenOffice.org, Yahoo Toolbar, etc. We recommend that you UNCHECK
any offer checkbox, then click “Next ”
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The Java Setup - Progress window will appear showing the progress
of the Java installation.
When the Downloads window appears, double-click on the Java .exe
file. (Depending on your Firefox settings, this window may not appear.
If it does not, you will need to locate the directory to which the
Java Plug-in installer was downloaded, and double-click the file.)
Click “Run” in the Open File - Security Warning window.
(Depending on your Firefox settings, this dialog box may not appear.)
If the dialog box below appears, you do not have Administrator
privileges on your workstation. Click OK to abort the install, and
contact Desktop Support at itrequest.ucsc.edu
or call 9-4357 for assistance.
If the dialog box below appears, you already have this version
of the Java Plug-In installed on your workstation. Click “No”
and skip to the Java Plug-in Configurationsection below.
At the Java Setup - Welcome dialog box, click “Accept”.
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A Java Setup window will appear, offering to install an unrelated
free program that uses Java. You may encounter different program offers,
i.e. OpenOffice.org, Yahoo Toolbar, etc. We recommend that you UNCHECK
any offer checkbox, then click “Next ”
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The Java Setup - Progress window will appear showing the progress
of the Java installation.
At the Java License agreement dialog box choose “Typical
setup”, and then click “Accept”.
Because the FIS Banner 7 launch website (fis.ucsc.edu) is a secure
website, the Java Plug-in needs to be configured to use SSL (Secure
Socket Layer.) Please follow the steps below to ensure that your installation
of the Java Plug-in is configured properly.
At your Windows desktop, open the Control Panel from your Start
menu. (Note: depending on how Windows is configured on your
workstation, the Control Panel option may be on the Settings submenu
of your Start menu.).
Double click the Java™ Control Panel icon.
(Note: you may have to click on "Additional
Control Panel Options" to see the Java icon.)
Click the “Advanced” tab.
Open the “Security” options list by clicking on the
+ (plus) sign next to it.
Confirm that the "Use SSL 2.0 compatible ClientHello format"
box is checked. If not, click on the box to check it. Click OK to
exit the Java Control Panel
The Java Plug-in should now be properly installed on your workstation.
You can confirm that the Java Plug-in is installed and configured
correctly by following the instructions on the Logging
in to FIS page
