Configuring Cascade CMS to point to a Java installation

Overview

In order for Cascade CMS to use a particular Java installation, you'll need to make sure that the boot script is updated accordingly. Follow the instructions below that match your O/S (along with the method you use to start Cascade).

Linux/*nix

  1. Edit the cascade.sh file.
  2. Update the JRE_HOME variable at the top of the script and point it to the new Java installation. Ex.: export JRE_HOME=/usr/java/jdk11.0.7

Windows (service)

  1. Open Windows Explorer.
  2. Navigate to tomcat/bin within the Cascade CMS installation folder.
  3. Right-click the cascadew.exe file and select Run as Administrator
  4. Click the Java tab.
  5. In the JVM field, browse to the jvm.dll file within the new Java installation (Ex. path: C:\Program Files\Java\jdk11.0.7\bin\server\jvm.dll)
  6. Click Apply/OK.
  7. Start/Restart the Cascade CMS service.

Windows (command line)

  1. Edit the cascade.bat file.
  2. Update the JRE_HOME variable at the top of the script and point it to the new Java installation. Ex.: set JRE_HOME=C:\Program Files\Java\jdk11.0.7