Saving and installing Java Admin Console & Dashboard

[m6bigdog]

I have yet to discover a method for saving the Java Admin Console and Desktop applications (jnlp extention) on my system and installing from the saved file rather than from the UD URL.

 

It may provide a more reliable restore process if I had a copy of the known good and tested Java application on my system when restoring the ISY Admin Console & Dashboard after clearing the Java cache.

 

There is always an unknown element when running Java application files from a URL on the UD server.

 

Just thinking,

Rod...

[Xathros]

Hi Rod-

 

There is a copy of the Admin console stored right in your ISY!

 

Here is how to get to it:

 

Start by clearing your java cache (including applications)

 

Goto http:///admin/admin.jnlp

Save the resulting JNLP file to your downloads or docs or wherever you want to save it.

Double click the JNLP file to install a fresh copy of the Admin console onto your desktop.

 

Should you need to reinstall the console again, just clear the cache and double click the saved JNLP file again.

 

Dashboard does not exist in the ISY like the admin console so you need to pull that JNLP file from the UDI URL but the same method works for saving the file and reinstalling the dashboard.

 

Keep in mind that you will need new JNLP files anytime the firmware is updated otherwise your UI will be out of sync with the actual firmware.

 

-Xathros

[m6bigdog]

Xathro,

I tried your procedure however I did not see where I had a opportunity to save the file.

 

When I pulled the Admin Console from my ISY it launched in to the Java Run screen/window.

I also noticed the AC version stored in my ISY is v 4.1.17 and the Admin Console I installed from UDI download was v 4.1.2.

The last firmware I installed was OADR v 4.1.17 for the ZigBee dongle, but so I do not need to launch the browser to load the AC I installed v 4.1.2.

I anticipate the Admin Console v 4.1.17 was installed as part of with the firmware v 4.1.17.

However, an updated Java versions can be installed to operate from the Java cached application.

 

Can you please elaborate on your procedure to save the JNLP application during the download.

 

Thanks,

Rod...

[Xathros]

"Goto http:///admin/admin.jnlp" should result in a file download that can be saved. Your browser must be opening the file for you. What browser are you using?

 

You are correct that the 4.1.17 AC is what is in the ISY's firmware. You can pull the 4.1.2 AC from UDI's website the same way using: http://isy.universal-devices.com/994i/4.1.2/admin.jnlp Again, you want to save the file not open it at this stage.

 

For the Dashboard, use: http://isy.universal-devices.com/994i/4 ... board.jnlp

 

Using Firefox, I am prompted to save the resulting JNLP files from the links above.

 

-Xathros

[m6bigdog]

I GOT IT!!!

Took awhile but I found it.

I'm running IE 11

 

Open the Java Console - Security Tab - Uncheck "Java content in Browser"

Click "OK" and close all Browsers and restart Browser.

This will force the browser to provide the option "Do you want to open or save ?" with when you click on a Java hyperlink.

 

This is much better because before every time I clicked on a Java link it would automatically launch the application with only a Run or Cancel option.

 

I can also see if you open the java console and under Temporary Internet Files open "View" it provides the option to delete a single application of your choice and the cache. Would this be sufficient to delete the application before installing another jlpn file. Would be nice to independently clear and update the admin console or the Dashboard!!

 

And, since I am full of questions;

1) I see the all versions of the Admin Console and Dashboard files have a generic name, so can I rename the file to add the version number without causing a problem for the installed file. I saved each file in a named version folder, however it just would make life easier to rename the file when it is saved and know which version you're launching.

 

2) Also, does it matter if I launch more than one version of the Admin Console or Dashboard without clearing the other application and cache? Or will the jlpn files get corrupt or confused with duplicate applications using the same cache?

 

Thanks,

Rod...

[Michel Kohanim]

Hi Rod,

 

 

1) I see the all versions of the Admin Console and Dashboard files have a generic name, so can I rename the file to add the version number without causing a problem for the installed file. I saved each file in a named version folder, however it just would make life easier to rename the file when it is saved and know which version you're launching.

The problem is that the .jnlp file points to the file name by the name and if you rename it, it's going to cause all sorts of issues.

 

2) Also, does it matter if I launch more than one version of the Admin Console or Dashboard without clearing the other application and cache? Or will the jlpn files get corrupt or confused with duplicate applications using the same cache?

It should be OK as long as you have multiple .jnlp files.

 

With kind regards,

Michel