Does InstallAnywhere 2021 require a full JVM (versus a JRE)?

[mike_killoran]

The .vm files provided by Revenera for Windows 64 are really just zip files.  I unzipped on and was surprised to find a full JDK - for instance, javac.exe was included.  Is there a reason for using a full JVM?  

It's both larger and I thought wasn't made for redistribution.

[ZelmaRossi]

Hi, I also want to know does InstallAnywhere 2021 require a full JVM (versus a JRE) and for that I am searching for it online. I came here in hope that I will find my answer but can't see it.  I hope someone will reply here soon and till then I am going to visit www.ogscapital.com/ here to read business plans for my new business which I have recently started it.

[mike_killoran · Accepted solution]

I needed to contact support for a different reason and got this question answered.

Yes, a JRE is all that's needed.  The .vm files provided for download are for 'our convenience' and some are full JVMs.

By using a JRE, I'll be able to make the size of my installer much smaller.