Apple-provided Java SE 6 web plug-in and Web Start functionality - Chrome

I have recently upgraded my work MBA to OSX 10.9.1 and need to use the Chrome browser to access several work sites. These work sites also need Java to run. I have followed the below procedures:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1572
and
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5559
When I check Java version in Terminal, I get:
java version "1.6.0_65"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_65-b14-462-11M4609)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 20.65-b04-462, mixed mode)
However, when I follow the instructions from the second link, the response to the second command (sudo mv /Library/Internet\ Plug-Ins/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin /Library/Internet\ Plug-Ins/disabled) yields the following response:
mv: rename /Library/Internet Plug-Ins/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin to /Library/Internet Plug-Ins/disabled/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin: Not a directory
In http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1572, it indicates that "On systems that have not already installed Java for OS X 2012-006, this update disables the Java SE 6 applet plug-in. To use applets on a web page, click on the region labeled "Missing plug-in" to download the latest version of the Java applet plug-in from Oracle". How do I get the Java SE 6 applet plug-in back to use in Chrome?
Thanks.

No thoughts on this? The application of interest is IBM GERS.
Additionally, I have to use Juniper Network Connect to access work network when travelling away from the office and it is not working either after Mavricks upgrade.
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