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# Discover Java installation data using Agent Client Collector for Visibility Content File-Based Discovery

# Discover Java installation data using Agent Client Collector for Visibility Content File-Based Discovery {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated October 27, 2026  
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Discover file information in your system using Agent Client Collector for Visibility Content (ACC-VC) File-Based Discovery (FBD).

## Before you begin

* Install the latest version of Agent Client Collector for Visibility Content.
* Install FBD.
* Verify that a MID Server is installed in your environment.
* Verify that the Oracle Global License Advisory Services (GLAS) plugin (`com.sn_itom_oracleglas`) is active.
* If you want to collect GLAS hardware data, enable the Oracle GLAS hardware data collection policy.
* Role required: discovery_admin
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## About this task

Both FBD and Process-Based Discovery (PBD) collect Oracle GLAS Java installation data. FBD uses the `java_glas` stream and the File Based Discovery Policy - Java GLAS policy. PBD uses the
Oracle GLAS Java Process Discovery policy, which runs weekly. For details about the PBD process, see [Discover Java installation data using Agent Client Collector for Visibility Content Process-Based Discovery](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/XZPX0sDIsO6UJhqNMIKqJw "Discover Java installation information in your system using Agent Client Collector for Visibility Content Process-Based Discovery (PBD).").

## Procedure

1. Enable FBD.
   1. Navigate to AllDiscovery DefinitionConfiguration Console.
   2. On the Discovery Configuration Console form, enable the File Based Discovery toggle.  
      Enabling FBD also activates the File Based Discovery Policy - Java GLAS policy.  
      Important:  
      After you upgrade to a release that adds the File Based Discovery Policy - Java GLAS policy (starting from Agent Client Collector for Visibility Content version 2.1.1), verify that the policy is active under AllAgent Client CollectorPolicies. If the policy isn't active, deactivate and activate FBD again.
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2. Enable the File Based Discovery Background Policy policy.
   1. Navigate to AllAgent Client CollectorPolicies.
   2. Select File Based Discovery Background Policy.
   3. Select Activate.
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3. Enable the Java Discovery property.  
   This property is set to true by default, so you must complete this step only if the value was changed. The property takes effect only when the Oracle GLAS plugin (`com.sn_itom_oracleglas`) is active.
   1. Locate the sn_acc_vis_content.file_discovery.enable_java_discovery property on the System Properties page (AllSystem PropertiesAll Properties).
   2. Set the property value to true.
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4. Grant elevated permissions to the acc user, enabling access to your Java installation directories, for example:  
   * /usr/lib/jvm/\*/bin/java
   * /usr/lib/jvm/\*/\*/bin/java
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   You can add additional Java directories during Java installation, as needed.  
   * In a Linux environment, grant elevated permissions in the /etc/sudoers file to enable access to the Java installation directories.
   * In a Windows environment, grant elevated permissions (read and execute) via the system administrator to enable access to the Java installation directories.
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## Result

When running Discovery for Java installation, data is discovered through and is stored in the ora_java_audit and ora_java_evidence tables. For details on the data stored in
these tables, see [Data collected during Agent Client Collector for Visibility Content File-Based Discovery](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/f1Ays8ioQ1pSJblBh4p~dg "The following tables describe the data collected during Agent Client Collector for Visibility Content file-based Discovery.").

Java discovery runs as its own FBD scan stream (`java_glas`), separate from the other FBD scans. The steps on this page cover Linux, Windows, and macOS environments.
**Related tasks**   

* [Discover Java installation data using Agent Client Collector for Visibility Content Process-Based Discovery](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/XZPX0sDIsO6UJhqNMIKqJw "Discover Java installation information in your system using Agent Client Collector for Visibility Content Process-Based Discovery (PBD).")

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