What is new for installers

Installation now includes a separate Java™ SDK offering and more.

Installation Manager

IBM® Installation Manager Version 1.8.5 or later is required to install all WebSphere® Application Server products.

For more information, see Obtaining Installation Manager for z/OS.

IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 8

IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 8 is the Java SDK version for WebSphere Application Server Version 9.0.

IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition is no longer embedded with any WebSphere Application Server offerings. The Java SDK is available as a separate offering that must be installed when you install the product.

Only the 64-bit IBM Java SDK is supported. WebSphere Java SDKs, which were used by previous product versions, are not supported by WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.

Supported architectures

Because only 64-bit Java is supported, WebSphere Application Server traditional product offerings can be installed only on 64-bit operating systems.

Removal of SMP/E-managed product repositories

Product repositories for use by IBM Installation Manager are no longer shipped in SMP/E format. Instead, the SMP/E deliverable for WebSphere Application Server for z/OS Version 9.0 provides sample jobs that you can use to install product components from product media or from the online product repository.

Reorganization of product configuration jobs

The product configuration jobs that are generated by the z/OS Profile Management Tool or the zpmt.sh command were reorganized and simplified. Be sure to read the generated instructions (BBOxxINS) before you submit the customization jobs.

Integrated trials and new ILAN offering

All offerings except for the supplements have integrated trial licenses. After you purchase the product, you can use the existing trial installation without any changes. Because trial license is included in the main offerings, separate trial offerings are no longer available.

The supplements now have ILAN licenses, which means they are unrestricted, non-supported software for WebSphere Application Server that you can use at no cost. For license details, see the License information documents. To receive support, you must purchase a WebSphere Application Server edition. To purchase the product, see the WebSphere Application Server product page or contact your IBM representative.

For a list of all offerings for WebSphere Application Server traditional, see WebSphere Application Server product offerings for supported operating systems.

Composite repositories

The online composite repositories for Installation Manager bundle the content from the individual web-based repositories so that you can install multiple offerings from a single URL.

For example, you can use the WebSphere Application Server for z/OS composite repository, http://www.ibm.com/software/repositorymanager/V9WASzOS, to install WebSphere Application Server for z/OS , IBM HTTP Server, and the Web Server Plug-ins.

Because the product has integrated trial licenses, you can install the product from the composite repository and then continue to use the same URL after you purchase the product.

For a list of the composite repository URLs and contents, see Online product repositories for WebSphere Application Server offerings.


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