Java SDK update builds comparison table
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Problem(Abstract)
There are various types of Java™ SDK updates that are provided by IBM®. The following table summarizes purpose and support policy as well as detailed information of each type.
 
Resolving the problem
Overnight or test Java SDK update

This Java SDK update is provided for the verification test of Java SDK fixes by IBM Java Service team. It is not published and only provided to the specific clients who need to verify Java SDK fixes.

Java SDK interim Fix for IBM WebSphere® Application Server

This Java SDK update is provided as an official fix until the next service release of Java SDK includes the fix. SDKInstaller is used to install this Java SDK update. This installation does not update the WebSphere version information or remove previously installed interim fixes. WebSphere Application Server is not recertified for this Java SDK update.

Example:
Latest Java SDK interim fix for WebSphere Application Server V5.1.1/V6

IBM WebSphere Application Server Java SDK interim fix

This Java SDK update is provided as a official fix until the next service release of Java SDK includes the fix. UpdateInstaller for WebSphere Application Server is used to install this Java SDK update. The WebSphere version information files are updated. This interim fix is uninstalled when applying WebSphere fix packs or cumulative service releases for WebSphere versions 5.X. WebSphere Application Server is not recertified for this Java SDK update.

Example:
PQ97288; 5.1: APAR TO REQUEST SDK Interim FIX - 1.4.1 SR2B + 75855 + 77559 + 76932

IBM WebSphere Application Server V4/V5 cumulative fix for Java SDK

Official Java SDK update for WebSphere Application Server.
WebSphere Application Server is fully tested and recertified for this Java SDK update.

Example:
V5.1.1: SDK 1.4.2 Cumulative Fix SR2

IBM WebSphere Application Server V4/V5 Fix Pack and WebSphere Application Server V6 Refresh Pack

Official Java SDK update and WebSphere Application Server fix packs.
WebSphere Application Server is fully tested and recertified for this Java SDK update.

Example:
6.0.2: WebSphere Application Server V6.0 Refresh Pack 2 for AIX® platforms
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24010066


Types of Java SDK updates Fully tested by IBM Java Technology Center Fully tested with WebSphere Application Server Installer Delivery Purpose Publish Updates WebSphere Product Information Supported for production use Delivery
Overnight or test Java SDK NO NO SDK Installer Verification test of Java SDK fixes NO NO1 NO Provided only by support team
Java SDK Interim Fix for WebSphere Application Server YES NO SDK Installer Java SDK fixes or Java SDK upgrade Selectively Published NO1 YES Provided by support team or published
WebSphere Application Server Java SDK Interim Fix YES NO Update Installer for WebSphere Application Server Java SDK fixes Selectively Published YES YES Provided by support team or published
WebSphere Application Server V4/V5 cumulative fix for Java SDK YES Tested on Latest WebSphere Update Installer for WebSphere Application Server Java SDK upgrade YES YES YES Updated and published regularly on web site
WebSphere Application Server V4/V5 Fix Pack2 and WebSphere Application Server V6 Refresh Pack YES Tested on Latest WebSphere Update Installer for WebSphere Application Server Java SDK and WebSphere Application Server upgrade YES YES YES Updated and published regularly on web site

1 It does not update Java SDK version information in WebSphere Application Server product information. It does not update any WebSphere Application Server logs about the Java SDK upgrade. It does not uninstall any WebSphere Application Server interim fixes.

2 WebSphere Application Server V5.0 fix packs and WebSphere Application Server V6 refresh packs have WebSphere Application Server fixes and updates as well as Java SDK updates.


 
 
Cross Reference information
Segment Product Component Platform Version Edition
Application Servers Runtimes for Java Technology Java SDK
 
 


Document Information


Product categories: Software > Application Servers > Distributed Application & Web Servers > WebSphere Application Server > Java SDK
Operating system(s): Windows
Software version: 6.0
Software edition:
Reference #: 1221198
IBM Group: Software Group
Modified date: Dec 15, 2005