IBM Runtimes for Business 1.1.1 Revises Support for Openjdk Distributions and Adds Monitoring and Support for Java SE Certified JDK Binaries
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IBM Canada Software Announcement A21-0464, dated August 3, 2021 IBM Runtimes for Business 1.1.1 revises support for OpenJDK distributions and adds monitoring and support for Java SE certified JDK binaries Table of contents 1 Overview 3 Technical information 2 Key requirements 3 Ordering information 2 Planned availability date 4 Terms and conditions 2 Program number 7 Prices 3 Publications 7 Order now 8 Corrections Overview IBM(R) Runtimes for Business provides commercial support for JavaTM runtime environments, plus monitoring and management capabilities for Java applications. Runtimes for Business enables you to obtain support for specific servers and clients in your enterprise. Monthly and perpetual licenses are available for both server and client deployments. This flexible approach to licensing can be less expensive than buying a single commercial license to cover all of your Java installations. OpenJDK support Support is provided for new distributions of long-term support (LTS) releases of OpenJDK across both server and workstation platforms. With this update, support is revised to include: • IBM Semeru Runtime Open Edition (OpenJDK with OpenJ9) binaries distributed at no cost under an open-source license. See the IBM Semeru Runtimes website. • IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition (OpenJDK with OpenJ9) binaries distributed at no cost under an IBM license. See the IBM Semeru Runtimes website. • Eclipse Temurin (OpenJDK with HotSpot) binaries distributed at no cost under an open-source license (Java SE certified). See the Adoptium website. Support is also included for docker images, available from Docker Hub, for the above distributions. The AdoptOpenJDK community ceases distribution of OpenJDK binaries from their website from the July, 2021 CPU update cycle. Consumers of these binaries must uptake the new distributions to continue receiving the latest security updates and code fixes that Runtimes for Business delivers in response to issues reported on the AdoptOpenJDK binaries. Java application monitoring and management IBM Cloud(R) Application Performance Management, Advanced Private provides management software to help efficiently monitor, analyze, and manage applications. Monitoring agents and data collectors are available for a variety of applications, including Java applications. Runtimes for Business provides entitlement to Cloud Application Performance Management, Advanced Private server and Java Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) data collectors for resource-level monitoring of Java applications. IBM Canada Software Announcement A21-0464 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 1 With this release, monitoring and management are extended to include two new OpenJDK distributions, as listed above in the "Open JDK support" section. IBM WebSphere(R) Application Server Runtimes for Business support is included with WebSphere Application Server. With this update, WebSphere customers now get support for the IBM Semeru Runtimes and the Eclipse Temurin binaries when used to run IBM WebSphere Liberty applications. Support coverage Commercial support includes assistance with installation and configuration, defect analysis, and collaboration with open-source communities to speed resolution. The coverage includes: • Unlimited support tickets for both electronic and voice problem submissions • Support hours of Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (or normal country business hours, excluding national or statutory holidays, in your time zone) with coverage for severity 1 problems that is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year • A response target of two business hours Key requirements An OpenJDK runtime environment is required. For details, see the Software requirements section. Planned availability date August 3, 2021 Accessibility by people with disabilities Accessibility Compliance Reports (previously known as a VPAT) containing details on accessibility compliance to standards, including the Worldwide Consortium Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, European Standard EN 301 349, and US Section 508, can be found on the IBM Accessibility Conformance Report Request website. Reference information For more information about IBM Runtimes for Business, see Software Announcement A19-0570, dated July 23, 2019. Program number Program number VRM Product name 5737-J49 1.1.1 IBM Runtimes for Business Offering Information Product information is available on the IBM Offering Information website. IBM Canada Software Announcement A21-0464 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 2 More information is also available on the Passport Advantage(R) and Passport Advantage Express website. Publications A Quick Start guide is included with the product download. Services Software Services IBM Software Services has the breadth, depth, and reach to manage your services needs. You can leverage the deep technical skills of the lab-based software services team and the business consulting, project management, and infrastructure expertise of the IBM Global Services team. Also, IBM extends the reach of IBM Software Services through IBM Business Partners to provide an extensive portfolio of capabilities. IBM provides the global reach, intellectual capital, industry insight, and technology leadership to support a wide range of critical business needs. To learn more about IBM Software Services, contact your Lab Services Sales or Delivery Leader. Technical information Specified operating environment Software requirements OpenJDK runtime environment Information about the supported versions of OpenJDK runtimes, which includes the platforms and minimum operating systems on which they run, can be found on the IBM Runtimes for Business page on the IBM Support website. Monitoring and management with Cloud Advanced Performance Management, Advanced Private • For the Advanced Performance Management server: Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) Server 6, or later. • For the J2SE data collectors: For supported platforms, minimum operating system levels, and any limitations regarding support, see the IBM Runtimes for Business page on the IBM Support website. IBM Support IBM Support is your gateway to technical support tools and resources that are designed to help you save time and simplify support. IBM Support can help you find answers to questions, download fixes, troubleshoot, submit and track problem cases, and build skills. Learn and stay informed about the transformation of IBM Support, including new tools, new processes, and new capabilities, by going to the IBM Support Insider. Planning information Packaging This offering is delivered through the internet as an electronic download. There is no physical media. Ordering information IBM Canada Software Announcement A21-0464 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 3 For ordering information, consult your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner, or go to the Passport Advantage website. This program is available only through Passport Advantage. These products may only be sold directly by IBM or by IBM Business Partners. To locate IBM Business Partners in your geography, see the Find a Business Partner page. Charge metric The charge metrics for this licensed product can be found in the following License Information document: Program identifier License Information License Information document title document number 5737-J49 IBM Runtimes for L-CTUR-C4EMLN Business Select your language of choice and scroll down to the Charge Metrics section. Follow-on releases, if any, may have updated terms. See the License Information documents website for more information. Terms and conditions The information provided in this announcement letter is for reference and convenience purposes only. The terms and conditions that govern any transaction with IBM are contained in the applicable contract documents such as the IBM International Program License Agreement, IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement, and the IBM Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance. This product is available only through Passport Advantage. Licensing IBM International Program License Agreement including the License Information document and Proof of Entitlement (PoE) govern your use of the program. PoEs are required for all authorized use. Part number products only, offered outside of Passport Advantage, where applicable, are license only and do not include Software Maintenance. This software license includes Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance). Software Maintenance Licenses under the IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA) provide for support with ongoing access to releases and versions of the program. IBM includes one year of Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) with the initial license acquisition of each program acquired. The initial period of Software Subscription and Support can be extended by the purchase of a renewal option, if available. Two charges apply: a one-time license charge for use of the program and an annual renewable charge for the enhanced support that includes telephone assistance (voice support for defects during normal business hours), as well as access to updates, releases, and versions of the program as long as support is in effect. License Information number IBM Canada Software Announcement A21-0464 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 4 The following License Information document