Java (8) required for XProtect on Husky 350

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I have a customer wants to remove Java 8 from their Husky NVR, or upgrade if necessary. Their/my questions are:

  • Is Java 8 a required component for the Milestone Husky 350/XProtect environment?

  • Are there any Milestone services or integrations that depend on Java 8?

  • If Java is required, is there a supported version that should be installed instead?

  • If Java is not required, are you aware of any common third-party integrations that may install or use it?

Technical support directed me here. Thanks in advance!

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I don’t believe Java 8 is a standard requirement for XProtect or Husky systems. If Java is installed on the server, it is more likely being used by a third-party integration, utility, or custom application rather than by XProtect itself.

Before removing Java, I recommend identifying which application installed it and whether any systems depend on it.

Reference: System requirements for Milestone Systems VMS products

Note: This does not appear to be an integration development question, so I’m surprised it was redirected to this forum. That said, I hope this information helps point you in the right direction.

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Thank you.