Why did Mercedes-Benz replace Oracle Java with OpenWebStart?
Therefore the Mercedes-Benz AG decided to replace the usage of Oracle Java with the new product OpenWebStart (OWS), provided by the Swiss company Karakun AG. OpenWebStart will keep on enabling the same reliable, long-term and secure provision of Java Web Start technology, but with an improved costing framework.
How do I start an aftersales application using OpenWebStart?
To start an application using OpenWebStart, proceed as follows: Navigate to the XENTRY Portal or the Aftersales Portal for direct customers and log in. Click on the tile of the intended Aftersales rich client application.
What is the Mercedes me Connect app?
The Mercedes me connect App The Mercedes me connect app gives you total control over your Mercedes-Benz, housing all of your remote access services, from Remote Engine Start to Vehicle Locator. Download the app today to take full advantage of your Mercedes me connect services. Available on iOS and Android
Is there a user guide for OpenWebStart?
The user guide uses Microsoft Edge, as this is the recommended browser by Daimler as of 2019/12. The user guide only describes the start procedure related to Aftersales applications. This is no manual for general usage of OpenWebStart.
What is OpenWebStart?
OpenWebStart is an open source software package that must be installed locally on the workstations of all application users. Please follow the installation instructions to set up OpenWebStart on your workstation. The User guide describes the usage of OpenWebStart.
What is OWS in Mercedes?
Therefore the Mercedes-Benz AG decided to replace the usage of Oracle Java with the new product OpenWebStart (OWS), provided by the Swiss company Karakun AG. OpenWebStart will keep on enabling the same reliable, long-term and secure provision of Java Web Start technology, but with an improved costing framework.
What is Mercedes me connect?
Mercedes me connect lets you prepare for any trip using the Remote Engine Start feature. You can cool down or heat the cabin, so as soon as you step inside, you’re completely comfortable and ready to drive.
How to remote access a car?
Remote Access. • Send an address from your phone directly to the navigation system in your car. When you get to your, you can start navigating right away, or save the address. • Lock or unlock your vehicle from virtually any location, and know that your vehicle is always secure.
How to jump start a journey?
Jump start your journey by sending the address of your destination straight to your vehicle's navigation system. It will be pulled up as soon as you start the vehicle so you no longer have to enter it manually, and you can easily save it for future use.
Configuration
Typically no additional configuration of OpenWebStart is necessary. All required configuration options are already included in the installation package as provided by Mercedes-Benz AG. For more information, see the Administration Guide .
Proxy server configuration
If you use a proxy server to access the Internet, this must be configured in OpenWebStart:
JNLP settings in the JVM manager
Some settings, which derive from a standard installation of OpenWebStart are especially important for operation of the Aftersales applications. If you use the OWS installation package offered by us and install it according to our installation manual, then OpenWebStart will use these settings automatically when started.
What is Java Web Start?
Java Web Start (JWS) was deprecated in Java 9, and starting with Java 11, Oracle removed JWS from their JDK distributions. This means that clients that have the latest version of Java installed can no longer use JWS-based applications.
Does OpenWebStart get updated?
Java and your operating system get updates, and so does OpenWebStart. Thanks to the support of our awesome sponsors, OpenWebStart will be updated and further developed as long as needed.
Employees of Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its subsidiaries
You can find all information on the page containing installation information for internal employees .
Dealerships, ISPs and other users
You can find all information on the page containing installation information for external users .
Users of Terminal server solutions
When using Terminal Server or Citrix, please contact your local IT department. It will conduct the changeover to OpenWebStart for you.
Table of Contents
- Important! For information regarding installation return to the installation guideafter the download. OpenWebStart installer recommended version (V1.3.3 Mar 09. 2021 - ZIP 52 MB) Important release notes! New features relevant for our use cases: 1. Fixes cache corruption (bro…
Overview
Why?
What's The Problem?
What Needs to Be done?
What Happens After 31st of October 2020?
- For the start of the Aftersales applications OpenWebStart is required since February 2020. OpenWebStart is an open source software package that must be installed locally on the workstations of all application users. Please follow the installation instructionsto set up OpenWebStart on your workstation. The User guide describes the usage of OpenWebSt...
What About My Xentry Diagnosis Kit System?
- Several applications provided by the Mercedes-Benz AG are "rich client" applications, programmed in the language Java™. The applications are running on the local computer of the user, and they require a so called Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to work. In the past, the runtime environment used to run such applications was provided by the supplier Oracle™. Rich clients can be launche…