IBM WebSphere Application Server V8.5 delivers a faster, more flexible development environment along with new intelligent management capabilities for enhanced resiliency
IBM United States Software Announcement 212-109April 24, 2012
ENUS212-109.PDF
(Corrected on May 14, 2012)
Changes made in the Passport Advantage and Software requirements sections.
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IBM® WebSphere® Application Server is the leading open standards-based application foundation, offering accelerated delivery of innovative applications and unmatched operational efficiency, reliability, administration, security, and control.
Enhancements in V8.5:
- The new Liberty profile option is a highly composable, fast to start, and ultra lightweight profile of the application server and is optimized for developer productivity and web application deployment.
- Application Edition Management enables interruption-free application rollout. Applications can be upgraded without incurring outages to your end users.
- Health Management monitors the status of your application servers and is able to sense and respond to problem areas before end users suffer an outage. Problem areas include increased time spent on garbage collection, excessive request timeouts, excessive response time, excessive memory, and much more.
- Intelligent Routing improves business results by ensuring priority is given to business critical applications. Requests are prioritized and routed based upon administrator defined rules.
- Dynamic Clustering can dynamically provision and start or stop new instances of application server Java™ Virtual Machines (JVM) based on workload demands. It provides the ability to meet Service Level Agreements when multiple applications compete for resources.
- Enterprise Batch Workload support leverages your existing Java online transaction processing (OLTP) infrastructure to support new Java batch workloads. Java batch applications can be executed across multiple Java Enterprise Edition ( Java EE) environments.
- IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition V7.0 as an optional pluggable Java Development Kit (JDK).
- Web 2.0 and Mobile Toolkit provides an evolution of the previous Feature Pack.
- Updated WebSphere Tools bundles provide the "right-fit" tools environment to meet varied development and application needs.
For ordering, contact your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001).
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Your business requires fast, flexible, and efficient application development solutions paired with leading service-oriented architecture (SOA) runtime environments to succeed in today's dynamic and increasingly competitive marketplace. IBM WebSphere Application Server has provided industry leading solutions for the past 14 years. WebSphere Application Server V8.5 continues that tradition with breakthrough advances in developer productivity and application server resiliency.
For developers and businesses that need a lightweight, simple to use and yet powerful application server for increased developer productivity and for use as a lightweight production server for application workloads, WebSphere Application Server V8.5 includes the Liberty profile, a simplified and lightweight runtime for web applications. Extremely fast restart times coupled with its small size and ease of use make the Liberty profile a great option for building web applications that do not require the full Java Enterprise Edition ( Java EE) environment of traditional enterprise application server profiles. It is also a great option for production servers where minimizing resource utilization is a primary requirement. Highlights for developers include:
- The new lightweight Liberty profile
- Developer tool options to match project development needs
- Support for Java 7 and OSGi
- Enhanced Migration Toolkit support
- Support for the Web 2.0 and Mobile Toolkit
For administrators and businesses that need better total cost of ownership through management efficiency and performance, the ability to respond quickly to changes in the business, or achieve simplicity and flexibility in evolving to next generation application server environments, WebSphere Application Server V8.5 delivers new Intelligent Management capabilities that extend the traditional application server with technologies such as enhanced resiliency, virtualization, and enterprise level batch processing. Autonomic capabilities are provided that are designed to sense and respond to problems within the application server and autocorrect or route around these problems before end users experience an outage. Highlights for administrators include:
- Application Edition Management
- New Intelligent Routing capabilities
- Application server Health Management
- Dynamic Clustering
- WebSphere Batch enhancements
For businesses needing an end-to-end solution, WebSphere offers multiple tooling bundles that provide developer tools to maximize productivity and flexibility in building new applications. The IBM WebSphere Application Server for Developers - Tools Edition for Eclipse provides users with a lightweight desktop development environment to build applications for WebSphere Application Server. Other bundles include an unlimited number of licenses of IBM Rational® Application Developer providing organizations with a complete solution to develop, deliver, and manage high-quality enterprise applications.
For businesses that need to build, deploy, and manage secure and portable innovative applications that run on a multitude of mobile, server, and desktop systems, WebSphere Application Server is the flexible and efficient SOA application platform of choice.
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Refer to the Hardware requirements and Software requirements section.
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- June 15, 2012 - Electronic delivery
- July 13, 2012 - Media packs
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IBM WebSphere Application Server is a proven, high-performance transaction engine that can help you build, run, integrate, and manage dynamic business applications. WebSphere Application Server V8.5 introduces exciting new options for the development community with the new lightweight Liberty profile option and a broad range of development tooling options. Operations are significantly enhanced with new Intelligent Management capabilities that minimize end-user outages and maximize operations monitoring and control of the production environment.
Fast, flexible, and simplified
WebSphere Application Server V8.5 delivers breakthrough new options for application development and smaller simpler production server deployments. Developers gain a significant advantage with WebSphere Application Server profiles tailored specifically to the developer experience as well as enablement of a broad range of industry-standard tooling options.
New Liberty profile: a lightweight application foundation
WebSphere Application Server includes the Liberty profile which is optimized for developer productivity and web application deployment. Its incredibly fast restart time, small size, and ease of use makes the Liberty profile a great option for developers building applications that do not require the full Java Enterprise Edition ( Java EE) environment of traditional enterprise application server profiles.
The Liberty profile
Liberty profile provides a simplified and lightweight development and application-serving environment for web, OSGi, and mobile applications. Key benefits include, but are not limited to, the following capabilities:
- Free and frictionless download for development purposes.
- Ultra lightweight modular runtime environment, with a download size of under 50 MB.
- Extremely fast startup. Liberty profile is designed to start up in under five seconds.
- Simplified configuration for quick time to productivity.
- Java and OSGi application deployment support for web applications.
- LDAP registry support.
- Deployment as a package of an application and configured server.
- Managed, centralized deployment to many nodes of a packaged application and server.
- Availability of Eclipse plug-ins for broad tooling support.
- Platform support for distributed platforms, z/OS® , and Macintosh operating system (development only).
- Includes the capabilities that are needed by the application that it serves keeping each server small and agile.
Installation and deployment of the Liberty profile
The Liberty profile can be installed from the traditional IBM Install Manager or as an unzip format depending upon your requirements. To simplify end-to-end test, simple scripts are provided to create a "packaged server" consisting of an application, a Liberty profile server runtime, and its configuration in a single archive for "unzip" deployment of a complete solution. The Job Manager optionally provides the ability to centrally distribute and deploy packaged Liberty profile server applications, and provides lifecycle management of those servers. Administration through the Job Manager provides the following key features:
- Support for central administration through Job Manager. You can submit Job Manager jobs that support the full lifecycle of Liberty profile resource deployment from initial install, to updates, to uninstall. A Deployment Manager is not required, although you can use the Job Manager function available on a Deployment Manager to administer Liberty profile servers and their resources.
- Quick installation of the Liberty profile. You can extract the Liberty profile resource and simply run the install Liberty profile resource job. There is no requirement to run a formal installation tool, such as Installation Manager, to use Liberty profile server resources. Liberty profile resources are packaged as compressed files that are ready for use after extraction.
- Support for flexible sharing of resources such as a software development kit (SDK), runtime binary files, server configuration, and application binary files among many server instances.
- Non-destructive update enables easy installation of new versions of any resource. You can switch easily between old and new resources, or run concurrent versions of resources.
- No requirement for agent on target hosts, which reduces administration overhead costs.
- The Liberty profile is built on OSGi technologies, and runs on a wide range of supported Java Runtime Environments (JREs). For more information about supported Java environments, and where to get them, see "Minimum supported JDK levels" in the Information Center.
Integrated tools
- IBM WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse V8.5 is a lightweight set of tools for developing, assembling, and deploying Java EE, OSGi, Web 2.0, and mobile applications to WebSphere Application Server, including the Liberty profile.
- You can accelerate developer productivity through integrated and optimized developer tooling. Rational Application Developer V8.5, separately available or available in the WebSphere Tools bundles, provides a complete environment for enterprise development for Java , Java EE, web, web services, SOA, OSGi, and Portal applications. Designers and developers can use this environment to develop, assemble, and deploy your applications to WebSphere Application Server V8.5. You can also test your applications using a rapid-deployment feature in the V8.5 runtime environment.
- Easily migrate your existing applications from older WebSphere Application Server releases or even from non-IBM application servers, such as Tomcat, JBoss, and WebLogic Server, using the Application Migration Toolkit, which is separately available via web download. This tool programmatically scans your applications and identifies changes that are required. In many cases, the tool can automatically make the required changes to ease the migration process and speed time to value.
- In addition, the WebSphere Application Server Tools Editions are refreshed with the latest versions of the application server and associated tools. These packages provide a complete solution to develop, deliver, and manage high-quality enterprise applications. The bundles include an unlimited number of licenses of Rational Application Developer and WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse to be used only in support of the production server for which it was purchased, providing the greatest flexibility to match the needs of any organization.
Enterprise JavaBeans™ (EJB) support in OSGi applications
Take advantage of enhanced modular application development by assembling OSGi applications from reusable bundles that contain EJB assets. The enterprise beans in your OSGi bundles can be developed from scratch, or you can include existing EJB assets and migrate them to use OSGi modularity with minimal code changes. Stateful, stateless, and singleton enterprise beans are supported.
Your OSGi application can also contain message-driven beans. You deploy and configure an OSGi application that contains EJBs in a similar way to deploying and configuring a Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE) enterprise application, by using wsadmin or the administrative console.
Web 2.0 and Mobile Toolkit
The previous Feature Pack is now included within the core WebSphere Application Server product. This toolkit provides developers with ready-to-use components to extend service-oriented architecture (SOA) by connecting web services, SOA services, and Java EE objects into interactive desktop web and mobile web user interfaces. With this toolkit applications developed initially for desktop browsers can now be adapted and deployed to mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets.
Intelligent Management and enhanced resiliency
WebSphere Application Server V8.5 is designed to ensure industry-leading levels of resiliency and availability. New Intelligent Management capabilities deliver application availability, elasticity, and qualities of services programmatically instrumented and executed to ensure the highest possible levels of end user availability. Additional resiliency capabilities help to drive down total cost of ownership while improving overall qualities of service.
Intelligent Management
Intelligent Management capabilities extend the traditional application server with new technologies to enhance resiliency and virtualization capabilities. Autonomic capabilities are provided to sense and respond to problems within the application server and autocorrect or route around these problems before end users experience an outage. Previously, these enhanced resiliency capabilities were available separately by using WebSphere Virtual Enterprise. They are now included within the WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment itself.
Highlights:
- Application Edition Management enables interruption-free application rollout. Applications can be upgraded without incurring outages to your end users.
- Upgrade applications without interruption
- Deploy new applications without jeopardizing application or service availability
- Coordinate activation of application versions and routing of requests to the application
- Test final preproduction level of an application version with a select group of users
- Health Management monitors the status of your application servers and is able to sense and respond to problem areas before end users suffer an outage.
- Proactively deal with application and application infrastructure issues before they become acute problems
- Monitor health conditions of your infrastructure and execute associated corrective actions
- New Intelligent Routing improves business results by ensuring priority is given to business-critical applications. Requests are prioritized and routed based upon administrator defined rules.
- Manage in-bound transaction (workload) requests in real time
- Route work to the application server that can do it best
- Streamline processing through the system for higher priority requests
- Ensure that in-bound requests do not overwhelm backend application resources
- Dynamic Clustering can proactively provision, and start or stop new instances of application server Java Virtual Machines (JVMs) based on workload demands. It provides the ability to meet Service Level Agreements when multiple applications compete for resources.
- Allows workloads to be classified, prioritized, and intelligently routed
- Enables application performance monitoring
- Can make resource adjustments, if needed, to consistently achieve service policies
Messaging infrastructure resiliency enhancements
- Improvements to the recovery of messaging engine errors. When a recoverable database error is detected by the High Availability Manager, the messaging engine is stopped and the standby messaging engine is started automatically. The other applications running in the application server are not affected by the failure of the messaging engine.
- Enables the messaging engine to restart after a failure. When a messaging engine fails due to recoverable database problems, it is disabled and fails over to another messaging engine in the cluster.
- Improvements to service integration bus performance; improved messaging engine startup time by loading the destinations concurrently in a multicore architecture.
- Recovery of the messaging engine confirmation from the message store. With the new recoverMEConfig command, the recovery of the persistent data of the messaging engine from the message store is made possible if the configuration data on which the previous messaging engine was running is not available.
Enhanced memory leak detection and protection
WebSphere Application Server provides top down pattern-based memory leak detection, prevention, and action by watching for suspect patterns in application code at run time. WebSphere Application Server has a robust means of protection against memory leaks when stopping or redeploying applications. It monitors application and module activity, and performs diagnostic actions when an application or an individual module stops. This feature helps by increasing application server availability.
Improved operations, security, and control
New and improved capabilities in WebSphere Application Server V8.5 include:
- Support for IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition V7.0
IBM Software Development Kit (SDK) provides a full-function SDK for Java that is compliant with the Oracle Java Platform, Standard Edition ( Java SE) 7 application programming interfaces (APIs). With IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition V7.0, you can develop and deploy Java applications at the Java 7 API level and continue the "write once, run anywhere" Java paradigm at the Java API level. The SDK contains the Java application Runtime Environment and other tools that enable developers to create Java applications.
WebSphere Application Server supports IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition V7.0 as a pluggable JDK. Java 6 EE is installed with the product and used by default. You can optionally install and enable Java 7 support.
- Automatic Resource Management (ARM) with Java V7.0
ARM is a set of features in Java V7.0 in which the Java framework will automatically close statements and connections to external resources for you, which can alleviate problems with error handling and resource control in your applications. As a result, your applications can focus less on resource management tasks, and you can optimize their logic for meaningful transactions.
- WebSphere Batch enhancements
WebSphere Batch offers an enterprise level managed batch execution environment that enables the entry, execution, and management of Java batch processing. It provides an infrastructure for batch processing to allow sharing of business logic with online transaction processing (OLTP) applications. This helps to lower cost by reducing risk and management effort, supplies an "always-on" business experience by eliminating offline batch windows, and delivers enterprise qualities of service required by mission-critical batch applications. Batch jobs and online transaction processing can execute concurrently. Previously, these enhanced WebSphere Batch capabilities were available separately by using WebSphere Compute Grid. They are now included within the WebSphere Application Server itself. WebSphere Batch highlights include:
- End-to-end batch management of jobs running across disparate execution environments
- An optimal OLTP uptime experience through continuous interleaving of batch and interactive (OLTP) processes
- Parallel processing using Parallel Job Manager, where large problems can be partitioned, governed, and processed in parallel across a collection of server resources while hiding the complexities of multithreading and management
- Near real-time batch processing with ad-hoc and event-driven batch invocation, in addition to scheduled batch invocation
- Integration with enterprise schedulers, such as Tivoli® Workload Scheduler
- Goal oriented Service Level Agreement (SLA) management via workload manager integration
- Configuring bean security in the OSGi Blueprint XML file
You can configure bean security in the Blueprint XML file by including an access-constraint element in a bean declaration. Only users that are in the role specified by the access-constraint element can access the methods of the bean.
- High Performance Extensible Logging (HPEL) log viewer tool enhances filtering using log and trace record extensions
Use the LogViewer command-line tool to filter records based on the content of log and trace record extensions. The application server automatically creates an appName extension for each log and trace record related to a Java EE application, indicating the name of that application. The application server also automatically creates a request ID extension when cross component trace is enabled for each log and trace record created during the processing of certain types of requests (for example, HTTP or JMS requests), indicating the unique ID of that request. You can add custom extensions to HPEL log and trace entries using the LogRecordContext API.
- Cross Component Trace (XCT)
XCT enables correlation of log and trace entries. Use the cross component trace facility to identify the root cause of problems across components. XCT annotates log and trace entries so that log entries that are related to a request that is serviced by more than one thread, process, or even server are identified as belonging to the same unit of work. This enhancement enables administrators and support teams to follow the flow of a request from end-to-end as it traverses thread or process boundaries.
- Improved troubleshooting using IBM Support Assistant Data Collector
The IBM Support Assistant Data Collector for WebSphere Application Server tool focuses on automatic collection of problem data. It also provides symptom analysis support for the various categories of problems encountered by IBM software products. Information pertinent to a type of problem is collected to help identify the origin of the problem under investigation. The tool assists you by reducing the amount of time it takes to reproduce a problem with the proper RAS tracing levels set, as well as by reducing the effort required to send the appropriate log information in to IBM Support.
- Enhanced administrative audit options
WebSphere Application Server V8.5 enables you to audit any changes made to your application server configuration using repository checkpoints. When enabled, a security audit record is created for every change to your configuration. Repository checkpoints represent saved images of the repository before configuration changes are made. You can configure a checkpoint to back up copies of files from the master configuration repository. A full checkpoint is a complete copy of the entire configuration repository. A delta checkpoint is a subset snapshot of the configuration repository that is made when you change a product configuration. Use a checkpoint to restore the configuration repository back to a prior state.
Accessibility by people with disabilities
The following features support use by people with disabilities:
- Operation by keyboard alone
- Optional font enlargement and high-contrast display settings
- Screen readers and screen magnifiers tested for use by people with visual impairment
A US Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) containing details on the products accessibility compliance can be requested via IBM's website at
Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act
WebSphere Application Server V8.5 is capable as of June 15, 2012, when used in accordance with IBM's associated documentation, of satisfying the applicable requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, provided that any assistive technology used with the product properly interoperates with it.
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The WebSphere Application Server family offers multiple configuration options and support for multiple business models and deployment platforms. It also supports a wide range of scenarios, from projects with no upfront budget, to simple administration of a single server environment, to a clustered, highly available, high-volume environment with Intelligent Management services.
WebSphere Application Server V8.5 configurations are built on a common server foundation that delivers the same Java EE and broad programming model support, and proven transactional engine, with increasingly higher qualities of service available across product configurations. Furthermore, the new Liberty profile is included across the various configurations delivering a highly composable, fast to start and ultra lightweight profile of the application server optimized for developer and operational productivity for web applications. This offers unparalleled flexibility to incrementally add higher quality of service to applications as business needs change without the cost of rearchitecting, reprogramming or migrating to different technology bases.
Configuration options
WebSphere Application Server - Express® V8.5
An affordable, ready-to-go application foundation for single server, smaller scale deployments of dynamic web applications, which can be effortlessly migrated to more advanced versions of the WebSphere Application Server family as business needs change. Centralized administration of WebSphere Application Server - Express is available through the Flexible Management feature of WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment. WebSphere Application Server - Express is limited to single-server implementations and up to a maximum of 480 Processor Value Units per server.
WebSphere Application Server for Developers V8.5
The optimal development environment for building and testing applications on a developer's desktop, which will eventually run on WebSphere Application Server in production. Licensed for development use, WebSphere Application Server for Developers offers functional equivalence to the core WebSphere Application Server configuration to help developers reduce testing effort, develop with confidence, and deliver innovative applications faster. This configuration is also available at no charge, with optional paid support, in order to lower the barrier for developers building for WebSphere Application Server environments.
WebSphere Application Server V8.5
This application foundation is tailored for single server to moderately sized configurations of departmental or large-scale, dynamic web applications requiring web tier clustering and failover across up to five application server instances, and a variety of pricing alternatives, including socket-based pricing. Centralized administration of WebSphere Application Server is available through the Flexible Management feature of WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment.
WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V8.5
For enterprises that need near-continuous availability, advanced management, and automated performance optimization for their mission-critical applications, WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment delivers an environment that is highly available, dynamically scalable, and easily managed. Building on the core WebSphere Application Server configuration, WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment offers:
- World-class clustering and high-availability management to help eliminate the cost of system downtime
- New Intelligent Management capabilities deliver breakthrough levels of resiliency and reliability (including capabilities formerly available from WebSphere Virtual Enterprise)
- Edge components, which offer sophisticated load balancing, caching, and centralized security for enhanced performance at the edge of the network
- Advanced centralized management and administration to make management of more complex environments less time-consuming and resource-consuming
- Enterprise proven leading security capabilities to safeguard your business
- Industry-leading performance that maximizes business competitiveness while minimizing total cost of ownership (TCO)
WebSphere Application Server for z/OS , V8.5
This application foundation is optimized to take advantage of the unique qualities of service of IBM System z® hardware and the z/OS operating system. WebSphere Application Server for z/OS offers functional equivalence to WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment, along with additional capabilities such as prioritized workload management, advanced transactional integrity, intense scalability, and data and workload collocation, made possible through tight integration with IBM System z and z/OS .
WebSphere Application Server Tools Editions
You get three new bundled offerings that accelerate development and deliver high quality, innovative applications for WebSphere Application Server:
- WebSphere Application Server - Tools Edition
- WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment - Tools Edition
- WebSphere Application Server for Developers - Tools Edition for Eclipse
The WebSphere Application Server - Tools Edition and WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment - Tools Edition bring together a server version of WebSphere Application Server (the leading open standards-based application foundation offering), and IBM Rational Application Developer (the industry leading and top rated development environment) to provide organizations with a complete solution to develop, deliver, and manage high-quality enterprise applications.
WebSphere Application Server for Developers introduces WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse, which is a subset of Rational Application Developer plug-ins that can easily be installed on top of your existing Eclipse environment and provides a lightweight set of tools for developing, assembling, and deploying Java EE, OSGi, Web 2.0, and mobile applications to a WebSphere Application Server environment. The content of this bundle is offered as a no-charge download with an optionally purchased support package.
Related products
WebSphere Application Server Hypervisor Edition
WebSphere Application Server Hypervisor Edition includes all the robust features of WebSphere Application Server and is optimized to run in server virtualized environments. Designed to reduce installation and configuration time, WebSphere Application Server Hypervisor Edition helps reduce time-to-value during development, test, and production of WebSphere based applications. Each WebSphere Application Server Hypervisor Edition offering is a preconfigured package that integrates WebSphere Application Server, IBM HTTP Server, and an operating system compatible with each supported hypervisor.
Enhanced operational cost reduction and business agility can be gained through the use of WebSphere Application Server Hypervisor Edition with IBM Workload Deployer, a cloud computing appliance that manages IBM products in a cloud environment. It dispenses patterns of virtual images into a pool of virtualized resources running a supported hypervisor.
WebSphere Application Server Community Edition V3.0
WebSphere Application Server Community Edition V3.0 delivers a lightweight Java EE application server built on open-source Apache Geronimo technology. WebSphere Application Server Community Edition is backed by optionally available, world-class support from IBM , ensuring that you receive assistance and timely problem resolution from the IBM team of expert support professionals and developers. Simple socket-based pricing is also optionally available.
WebSphere Adapters
WebSphere Adapters help accelerate business integration projects with rapidly deployable, enterprise-ready connections based on best practices. The WebSphere Adapters portfolio provides a comprehensive set of capabilities to reuse and extend your packaged and legacy applications. IBM WebSphere Adapters includes enhanced adapters for SAP software, Siebel Business Applications, Oracle E-Business Suite, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, and PeopleSoft Enterprise.
A development and unit testing license for WebSphere Adapters is provided with WebSphere Application Server to speed application integration and development. A separate license entitlement for the appropriate WebSphere Adapter must be purchased when deploying WebSphere Adapter components to WebSphere Application Server for production use.
WebSphere Real Time
WebSphere Real Time is a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) designed to provide more consistent performance for Java applications. It enables you to develop applications with low latency and highly predictable response times. A development and unit testing license for WebSphere Real Time is provided with WebSphere Application Server. A separate license entitlement for WebSphere Real Time must be purchased to use the Real Time capability in a production environment.
Rational Application Developer
Rational Application Developer is the development environment that is optimized for WebSphere Application Server V8.5 and the Liberty profile, to help improve the productivity of your development team, from novice developers just getting up to speed, to experienced senior professionals.
Rational Application Developer provides capabilities to accelerate development of applications that leverage the latest programming models, such as Java EE 6, Java 7, SOA, OSGi, Cloud, Web 2.0, Mobile Web, Portal, SCA, and WebSphere Batch, and includes tight integration with application server test environments to test, debug, fix, and maintain in an environment that mimics your production systems.
Rational Application Developer also provides developer test and analysis tools to ensure delivery of high-quality applications that are easily maintained to provide value and time savings across the entire lifespan of your software projects.
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For information about WebSphere Application Server for z/OS V8.5 environments, refer to Software Announcement 212-106, dated April 24, 2012 .
For product information about IBM Rational Application Developer V8.0.3, refer to Software Announcement 211-204, dated May 31, 2011 .
For information about WebSphere Application Server Community Edition V3.0, refer to Software Announcement 211-083, dated September 27, 2011 .
For information about WebSphere Application Server Hypervisor Edition V8.5 refer to Software Announcement 212-164, dated April 24, 2012 .
For information about the WebSphere Application Server Family, visit
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Program Program
number VRM name
5724-J08 8.5.0 WebSphere Application Server
5724-I63 8.5.0 WebSphere Application Server - Express
5724-H88 8.5.0 WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment
5724-H89 8.5.0 WebSphere Application Server for Developers
5725-F49 8.5.0 WebSphere Application Server - Tools Edition
5725-F51 8.5.0 WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment
- Tools Edition
5725-F50 8.5.0 WebSphere Application Server for Developers -
Tools Edition for Eclipse
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Product information is available via the Offering Information website
Also, visit the Passport Advantage® website
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The primary delivery and latest product documentation for WebSphere Application Server V8.5 can be found in the online information center available from the library web page at
No hardcopy publications are shipped with this product. You can find links to information on installing and getting started with WebSphere Application Server in the readme file (readme.html) located in the readme directory on the root of the installation image; for example, the readme file is located at
- /readme/readme.html
Help for the WebSphere Application Server administrative console is shipped with the product. The total set of product documentation is available in HTML and PDF format from the following web page
For optimal viewing of this documentation, browser support for JavaScript™ and related technologies is required. For more information about compatible browsers, refer to the Software requirements section of this document.
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Specified operating environment
Hardware requirements
AIX®
For AIX (32-bit WebSphere Application Server)
- IBM POWER® family of processors supported by the corresponding release of AIX
- Supported hardware for AIX V6.1
- Supported hardware for AIX V7.1
- Minimum 2 GB (web installation) to 5 GB (local installation) of available disk space
- Minimum 1 GB of physical memory recommended
HP-UX
For HP-UX (64-bit WebSphere Application Server)
- Intel™ Itanium™ 2 processor
- Intel Itanium processor 9300 Series
- Minimum 2 GB (web installation) to 5 GB (local installation) of available disk space
- Minimum 1 GB of physical memory recommended
Linux™
For Linux (32-bit WebSphere Application Server)
- Intel Pentium™ IV or later processor at 1.2 GHz, or faster
- Intel x86-64 or AMD x86-64 processor at 1.2 GHz, or faster
- IBM POWER family of processors supported by the Linux distribution
- Any IBM System z supported by the required Linux operating systems
- Minimum 2 GB (web installation) to 5 GB (local installation) of available disk space
- Minimum 1 GB of physical memory recommended
For Linux (64-bit WebSphere Application Server)
- Intel x86-64 or AMD x86-64 processor (64-bit kernel support only)
- Any IBM System z supported by the required Linux operating systems
- IBM POWER family of processors supported by the Linux distribution
- Minimum 2 GB (web installation) to 5 GB (local installation) of available disk space
- Minimum 1 GB of physical memory recommended
Solaris
For Solaris (32-bit WebSphere Application Server)
- Oracle Solaris operating environment compatible SPARC workstation at 1.0 GHz, or faster
- Minimum 2 GB (web installation) to 5 GB (local installation) of available disk space
- Minimum 1 GB physical memory
For Solaris (64-bit WebSphere Application Server)
- Oracle Solaris operating environment compatible SPARC workstation at 1.0 GHz, or faster
- Intel x86-64 or AMD x86-64 processor at 1.2 GHz, or faster
- Minimum 2 GB (web installation) to 5 GB (local installation) of available disk space
- Minimum 1 GB of physical memory recommended
Windows™
For Windows (32-bit WebSphere Application Server)
- Intel Pentium IV or later processor at 1.2 GHz, or faster
- Intel x86-64 or AMD x86-64 processor at 1.2 GHz, or faster
- Minimum 2 GB (web installation) to 5 GB (local installation) of available disk space
- Minimum 1 GB of physical memory
For Windows (64-bit WebSphere Application Server)
- Intel x86-64 or AMD x86-64 processor at 1.2 GHz, or faster
- Minimum 2 GB (web installation) to 5 GB (local installation) of available disk space
- Minimum 1 GB of physical memory recommended
IBM i
For IBM i series (32-bit and 64-bit WebSphere Application Server)
- Minimum 2 GB (web installation) to 5 GB (local installation) of available disk space
- Minimum 1 GB of physical memory recommended
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Software requirements
Supported operating systems
For each supported platform, WebSphere Application Server Base and WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment editions are available in both a 32-bit and 64-bit version. The 32-bit versions are supported on a 64-bit version of the listed operating systems. On HP-UX IA64 and Solaris x86, only a 64-bit version is provided.
- AIX V6.1 TL4 POWER System (1)
- AIX V7.1 POWER System (2)
- HP-UX 11i V3 IA64
- HP-UX 11i V2 IA64
- IBM System i® V7.1 POWER System
- IBM System i V6.1 POWER System
- Macintosh OS 10.6 Snow Leopard and 10.7 Lion (4)
- Asianux Linux 3.0 x86-32
- Asianux Linux 3.0 x86-64
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.0 Update 6 Advanced Platform POWER System
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.0 Update 6 Advanced Platform System z
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.0 Update 6 Advanced Platform x86-32
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.0 Update 6 Advanced Platform x86-64
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.0 Update 6 Desktop editions x86-32 (3)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.0 Update 6 Desktop editions x86-64 (3)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.0 AS/ES POWER System
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.0 AS/ES System z
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.0 AS/ES x86-32
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.0 AS/ES x86-64
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) 10.0 SP3 x86-32 (3)
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) 10.0 SP3 x86-64 (3)
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) 11.0 x86-32 (3)
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) 11.0 x86-64(3)
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10.0 SP3 POWER System
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10.0 SP3 System z
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10.0 SP3 x86-32
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10.0 SP3 x86-64
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11.0 POWER System
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11.0 System z
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11.0 x86-32
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11.0 x86-64
- Solaris 10 x86-64
- Solaris 10 SPARC
- Windows 7 Enterprise x86-64 (3)
- Windows 7 Enterprise x86-32 (3)
- Windows 7 Professional x86-64 (3)
- Windows 7 Professional x86-32 (3)
- Windows 7 Ultimate x86-64 (3)
- Windows 7 Ultimate x86-32 (3)
- Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition x86-32
- Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition x86-64
- Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Edition x86-64
- Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition x86-32
- Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition x86-64
- Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition x86-64
- Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition x86-32
- Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition x86-64
- Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition x86-64
- Windows Vista Business x86-32 (3)
- Windows Vista Business x86-64 (3)
- Windows Vista Enterprise x86-32 (3)
- Windows Vista Enterprise x86-64 (3)
- Windows Vista Ultimate x86-32 (3)
- Windows Vista Ultimate x86-64 (3)
- Windows XP SP3 Professional x86-32 (5)
- Windows XP SP3 Professional x86-64 (5)
(1) AIX V6.1 recommended minimum maintenance package - 6100-00-04. Clients are 32-bit applications only.
(2) AIX 7.1 recommended minimum maintenance package - 7100-01-02.
(3) Supported on client. Server supported for application design, development, and testing; no support for production use.
(4) Macintosh is only for development use with the IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty profile.
(5) Windows XP will only be supported as described under the "Other configuration support statement" here
WebSphere Application Server - Express is only supported on 32-bit systems.
Supported databases
- Apache Derby 10.8 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- DB2® 9 for z/OS V9.1 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- DB2 10 for z/OS V10.1 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- DB2 Enterprise Server Edition 9.1 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- DB2 Express 9.1 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- DB2 for i5/OS® V5R4 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- DB2 for i V6.1 and V7.1 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- DB2 pureScale® Feature for Enterprise Server Edition 9.8 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- DB2 UDB for z/OS V8.1 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- DB2 Workgroup Server Edition 9.1 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- IBM Informix® Dynamic Server 11.10 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- Microsoft™ SQL Server Enterprise Server Edition 2008 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- Oracle Database 11g Standard and Enterprise Editions Release 1 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise 15.0.3 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
JDBC drivers
- Apache Derby 10.8 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- DataDirect Connect for JDBC SQL Server Driver 4.2 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- DB2 Connect™ Enterprise Edition 9.1 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- IBM Data Server Driver for JDBC and SQLJ V3.4 and V4.2 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- IBM Developer Kit for Java JDBC driver V5.4.x, V6.1.x, V7.1.x, and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- IBM Toolbox for Java and JTOpen JDBC Drive V6.0 and V7.0 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- Informix Java Database Connectivity Driver 3.10.JC1
- Microsoft SQL Server JDBC Driver V2.0 and V3.0, and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- Oracle JDBC Driver 11g 11.1 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- Sybase jConnect 6.05 EBF 14466 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
JMS providers
- WebSphere MQ V6.0.2 and V7.0 and future fix packs
- WebSphere MQ for z/OS , V6.0 and V7.0 and future fix packs
LDAP servers
LDAP servers using Federated Repository Configuration:
- IBM Lotus® Domino® LDAP Server 7.0 and future releases, modification releases, and fix packs
- IBM Tivoli Directory Server V6.2 and future releases, modification releases, and fix packs
- IBM Tivoli Directory Server for IBM System i V6.1, and V7.1 and future releases, modification releases, and fix packs
- IBM z/OS Integrated Security Services V1.8 and future releases, modification releases, and fix packs
- IBM z/OS .e Integrated Security Services V1.8 and future releases, modification releases, and fix packs
- Microsoft Active Directory 2008 and future releases, modification releases, and fix packs
- Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 SP9 and future releases, modification releases, and fix packs
- Sun Java System Directory Server 6.1 and future releases, modification releases, and fix packs
LDAP servers using Stand Alone LDAP Registry Configuration:
- IBM Lotus Domino LDAP Server 7.0 and future releases, modification releases, and fix packs
- IBM Tivoli Directory Server V6.2 and future releases, modification releases, and fix packs
- IBM Tivoli Directory Server for IBM System i V6.1 and V7.1 and future releases, modification releases, and fix packs
- IBM z/OS Integrated Security Services V1.8 and future releases, modification releases, and fix packs
- IBM z/OS .e Integrated Security Services V1.8 and future releases, modification releases, and fix packs
- Microsoft Active Directory 2008 and future releases, modification releases, and fix packs
- Microsoft Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM) 1.0 SP1 and future releases, modification releases and fix packs
- Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 SP9 and future releases, modification releases, and fix packs
- Sun Java System Directory Server 6.1 and future releases, modification releases, and fix packs
Security
- IBM Tivoli Access Manager for eBusiness V6.0 and V6.1 and future fix packs
Virtualization support
AIX
- IBM PowerVM™ Hypervisor (LPAR, DPAR, Micro-Partition) any supported version and future fix packs
- Live Application Mobility (LAM) for Workload Partition (WPAR) AIX V6.1, and V7.1 and future modification levels, and fix packs
- Application Workload Partition (WPAR) AIX V6.1, and V7.1 and future modification levels and fix packs
- WPAR: Product installed in System Workload Partition AIX V6.1 and V7.1 and future modification levels and fix packs
IBM i
- IBM PowerVM Hypervisor (LPAR, DPAR, Micro-Partition) any supported version and future fix packs
Windows
- VMware ESXi V4.0 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- VMware ESX V4.0 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- VMware ESXi V4.1, V5.0 and future modification levels, and fix packs
- VMware ESX V4.1 and future modification levels, and fix packs
- Red Hat KVM as delivered with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.4, 5.5, and 6.0 and future modification levels, and fix packs
- KVM in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11
Linux
- IBM z/VM® Hypervisor V5.4, V6.1 and future modification levels, and fix packs
- IBM PR/SM™ any version and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- IBM PowerVM Hypervisor (LPAR, DPAR, Micro-Partition) any supported version and future fix packs
- Red Hat KVM as delivered with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.4, 5.5, 6.0, and future modification levels, and fix packs
- KVM in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11
- VMware ESXi V4.0 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- VMware ESX V4.0 and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- VMware ESXi V4.1, V5.0 and future modification levels, and fix packs
- VMware ESX V4.1 and future modification levels, and fix packs
Solaris
- Sun and Oracle Logical Domains (LDoms) any version and future fix packs X86-64
- Sun Solaris 10 Global and Local Zones (x86-64) 10 and future modification levels, and fix packs X86-64
Web browsers
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0, 9.0, and future fix packs
- Mozilla Firefox ESR 10 and future modification levels and fix packs
Web servers
- Apache Server 2.2 and future modification levels, and fix packs
- Domino 8.0 and future fixpacks
- Microsoft Internet Information Services 6.0, 7.0, 7.5, and future modification levels, and fix packs
- Sun Java System Web Server 6.1 SP12 and 7.0 Update 1 and future modification levels, and fix packs
- IBM HTTP Server for i5/OS any version and future releases, modification levels, and fix packs
- IBM HTTP Server V8.5 and future modification levels and fix packs
Java
Java SDK 6.0.1 (J9 2.6) and future modification levels, and fix packs
The program's specifications and specified operating environment information may be found in documentation accompanying the program, if available, such as a readme file, or other information published by IBM , such as an announcement letter. Documentation and other program content may be supplied only in the English language.
Companion products
IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager for WebSphere Application Server is offered as a separate download for WebSphere Application Server V8.5.
IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager for WebSphere Application Server, which was formerly provided within the application server offering, is now made available as a separate web download from the Integrated Service Management Library as follows
It provides additional request-based PMI metrics to help you understand the performance of your application server and more quickly identify issues. Also, because it uses the same data collector used by IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager for Application Diagnostics, which provides advanced monitoring and deep diagnostics capability, it makes upgrade quick and easy for licensed users of that product, and provides further integration with Tivoli's Application Performance Monitoring solutions.
Limitations
The following features are either not supported by WebSphere Application Server V8.5 or are being deprecated in V8.5:
- CEI is being deprecated.
- Intelligent Management and some WebSphere Batch features are not available for the System i platform at this time. Refer to the Information Center for further details.
- Support for WebSphere Virtual Enterprise Nodes is provided by WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V8.5, but is being deprecated.
- Dynamic Scripting Feature Pack is not supported in V8.5.
- IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager for WebSphere Application Server, which was formerly provided within the application server offering, is now being made available as a separate web download.
Planning information
Standby or backup systems
For programs running or resident on backup machines, IBM defines three types of situations: cold, warm, and hot. In the cold and warm situations, a separate entitlement for the copy on the backup machine is normally not required and typically no additional charge applies. In a hot backup situation, the customer needs to acquire another license or entitlements sufficient for that server. All programs running in backup mode must be solely under the customer's control, even if they are running at another enterprise's location.
As a practice, the following are definitions and allowable actions concerning the copy of the program used for backup purposes.
Cold
A copy of the program may reside, for backup purposes, on a machine as long as the program is not started. There is no additional charge for this copy.
Warm
A copy of the program may reside for backup purposes on a machine and is started, but is idling, and is not doing any work of any kind. There is no additional charge for this copy.
Hot
A copy of the program may reside for backup purposes on a machine, is started, and is doing work. The customer must acquire a license or entitlements for this copy and there will generally be an additional charge.
Doing work includes, for example, production, development, program maintenance, and testing. It also could include other activities such as mirroring of transactions, updating of files, synchronization of programs, data or other resources (for example, active linking with another machine, program, database, or other resource, and so on), or any activity or configurations that would allow an active hot switch or other synchronized switch over between programs, databases, or other resources to occur.
In the case of a program or system configuration that is designed to support a high-availability environment by using various techniques (for example, duplexing, mirroring of files or transactions, maintaining a "heartbeat," active linking with another machine, program, database, or other resource, and so on), the program is considered to be doing work in the hot situation and a license or entitlement must be purchased.
Non-IBM WebSphere back-end servers
Edge components: Users seeking to use Edge components with non-IBM WebSphere back-end servers may be entitled to warranty support for such usage, provided the problem is common to both the IBM WebSphere and non-IBM WebSphere back-end servers or, if otherwise, you agree to recreate the problem in an IBM WebSphere Application Server environment.
Proxy Server components: Users seeking to use Proxy Server components and DMZ Secure Proxy Server components with non-IBM WebSphere back-end servers may be entitled to warranty support for such usage provided the problem is common to both the IBM WebSphere and non-IBM WebSphere back-end servers or, if otherwise, you agree to recreate the problem in an IBM WebSphere Application Server environment.
WebSphere Application Server Express planning information
Processor Value Unit (PVU) license
The maximum allowed PVU capacity on a single server is 480 PVUs. WebSphere Application Server Express is eligible for Virtual Capacity Licensing, so virtual partitions of up to 480 PVUs could be allocated on a physical server with greater then 480 PVU capacity to enable use of WebSphere Application Server Express on that physical server. Server capacity available to WebSphere Application Server Express on any one physical server cannot exceed 480 PVUs. WebSphere Application Server Express PVU licenses can be utilized on any number of servers.
20 Intranet User licenses
Intranet User licenses are acquired in packs of 20 authorized (named) users and those users are authorized for that specific WebSphere Application Server Express server. The server maximum PVU capacity considerations above apply to WebSphere Application Server Express implementations acquired via Intranet User licenses. Multiple Intranet User packs can be purchased for a single server to increase the server capacity beyond 20 authorized users. However, there is a limitation of a single WebSphere Application Server Express server acquired via the Intranet User option per customer location.
WebSphere Application Server V8.5 planning information
Web 2.0 and mobile
The functionality delivered as the Web 2.0 and Mobile Feature Pack is delivered for WebSphere Application Server V8.5 as the Web 2.0 and Mobile Toolkit and included as an option within the base product itself.
Direct customer support
For technical support or assistance, contact your IBM representative or visit
Packaging
WebSphere Application Server V8.5 contents:
- Quick Start
- IBM WebSphere Application Server
- IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition V7.0
- IBM WebSphere Application Server supplements (includes IBM HTTP Server, Web Server Plug-ins, Application Client, Pluggable Application Client, and WebSphere Customization Toolbox)
- IBM Installation Manager V1.5.2 - includes IBM Packaging Utility V1.5.2
- IBM Rational Agent Controller V8.3.5
- IBM Tivoli Directory Server V6.3
- IBM Tivoli Access Manager for e-business V6.1.1
- IBM DB2 Workgroup Server Edition Limited Use V9.7
- IBM DB2 Enterprise Server Edition Limited Use for Linux on System z V9.7
- IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software Trial, V8.5
- IBM Assembly and Deploy Tools for WebSphere Administration V8.5
- IBM WebSphere Application Server Web 2.0 and Mobile Toolkit V1.1.0.2
- IBM WebSphere Adapters V7.5.0.1
- Mozilla Firefox V3.5.13 ( AIX 64 bit)
WebSphere Application Server - Express V8.5 contents:
- Quick Start
- WebSphere Application Server - Express
- IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition V7.0
- WebSphere Application Server Supplements (includes IBM HTTP Server, Web Server Plug-ins, Application Client, Pluggable Application Client, and WebSphere Customization Toolbox)
- IBM Installation Manager V1.5.2 - includes IBM Packaging Utility V1.5.2
- IBM Rational Agent Controller V8.3.5
- IBM Tivoli Directory Server V6.3
- DB2 Workgroup Server Edition Limited Use V9.7
- DB2 Enterprise Server Edition Limited Use for Linux on System z V9.7
- IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software Trial, V8.5
- IBM Assembly and Deploy Tools for WebSphere Administration V8.5
- IBM WebSphere Application Server Web 2.0 and Mobile Toolkit V1.1.0.2
- WebSphere Adapters V7.5.0.1
- IBM Installation Manager V1.5.2
WebSphere Application Server for Developers V8.5 contents:
- Quick Start
- IBM WebSphere Application Server
- IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition V7.0
- IBM WebSphere Application Server Supplements (includes IBM HTTP Server, Web Server Plug-ins, Application Client, Pluggable Application Client, and WebSphere Customization Toolbox)
- IBM Installation Manager V1.5.2 - includes IBM Packaging Utility V1.5.2
- IBM Rational Agent Controller V8.3.5
- IBM Tivoli Directory Server V6.3
- IBM Tivoli Access Manager for e-business V6.1.1
- IBM DB2 Workgroup Server Edition Limited Use V9.7
- IBM DB2 Enterprise Server Edition Limited Use for Linux on System z V9.7
- IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software Trial, V8.5
- IBM Assembly and Deploy Tools for WebSphere Administration V8.5
- IBM WebSphere Adapters V7.5.0.1
- Mozilla Firefox V3.5.13 ( AIX 64 bit)
WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V8.5 contents:
- Quick Start
- WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment
- IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition V7.0
- WebSphere Application Server Supplements (includes IBM HTTP Server, Web Server Plug-ins, Application Client, Pluggable Application Client, and WebSphere Customization Toolbox)
- IBM Installation Manager V1.5.2 - includes IBM Packaging Utility V1.5.2
- IBM DMZ Secure Proxy Server
- IBM WebSphere Edge Components: Load Balancer for IPv4 and IPv6, Load Balancer for IPv4 and Edge Caching Proxy
- IBM Rational Agent Controller V8.3.5
- IBM Tivoli Directory Server V6.3
- IBM Tivoli Access Manager for e-business V6.1.1
- IBM DB2 Workgroup Server Edition Limited Use V9.7
- IBM DB2 Enterprise Server Edition Limited Use for Linux on System z V9.7
- IBM Rational Application Development for WebSphere Software Trial, V8.5
- IBM Assembly and Deploy Tools for WebSphere Administration V8.5
- IBM WebSphere Adapters V7.5.0.1
- Mozilla Firefox V3.5.13 ( AIX 64 bit)
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Tools Edition V8.5 contents:
- IBM WebSphere Application Server Quick Start
- IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Quick Start
- IBM WebSphere Application Server
- IBM WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse
- IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software
- IBM Assembly and Deploy Tools for WebSphere Administration
- IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition V7.0
- IBM WebSphere Application Server Supplements (includes IBM HTTP Server, Web Server Plug-ins, Application Client, Pluggable Application Client, and WebSphere Customization Toolbox)
- IBM Installation Manager V1.5.2 (includes IBM Packaging Utility V1.5.2)
- IBM Tivoli Directory Server V6.3
- IBM Tivoli Access Manager for e-business V6.1.1
- IBM DB2 Workgroup Server Edition Limited Use V9.7
- IBM DB2 Enterprise Server Edition Limited Use for Linux on System z V9.7
- IBM WebSphere Adapters V7.5.0.1
- Mozilla Firefox V3.5.13 ( AIX 64 bit)
IBM WebSphere Application Server for Developers - Tools Edition for Eclipse V8.5 contents:
- IBM WebSphere Application Server for Developers Quick Start
- IBM WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse Quick Start
- IBM WebSphere Application Server for Developers
- IBM WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse
- IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition V7.0
- IBM WebSphere Application Server Supplements (includes IBM HTTP Server, Web Server Plug-ins, Application Client, Pluggable Application Client, and WebSphere Customization Toolbox)
- IBM Installation Manager V1.5.2 (includes IBM Packaging Utility V1.5.2)
- IBM Tivoli Directory Server V6.3
- IBM Tivoli Access Manager for e-business V6.1.1
- IBM DB2 Workgroup Server Edition Limited Use V9.7
- IBM DB2 Enterprise Server Edition Limited Use for Linux on System z V9.7
- IBM WebSphere Adapters V7.5.0.1
- Mozilla Firefox V3.5.13 ( AIX 64 bit)
IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment - Tools Edition V8.5 contents:
- IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment Quick Start
- IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Quick Start
- IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment
- IBM WebSphere Application Server Developer Tools for Eclipse
- IBM Rational Application Development for WebSphere Software
- IBM Assembly and Deploy Tools for WebSphere Administration
- IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition V7.0
- WebSphere Application Server Supplements (includes IBM HTTP Server, Web Server Plug-ins, Application Client, Pluggable Application Client and WebSphere Customization Toolbox)
- IBM Installation Manager V1.5.2 (includes IBM Packaging Utility V1.5.2)
- IBM DMZ Secure Proxy Server
- IBM WebSphere Edge Components: Load Balancer for IPv4 and IPv6, Load Balancer for IPv4, and Edge Caching Proxy
- IBM Tivoli Directory Server V6.3
- IBM Tivoli Access Manager for e-business V6.1.1
- IBM DB2 Workgroup Server Edition Limited Use V9.7
- IBM DB2 Enterprise Server Edition Limited Use for Linux on System z V9.7
- IBM WebSphere Adapters V7.5.0.1
- Mozilla Firefox V3.5.13 ( AIX 64 bit)
This program, when downloaded from a website, contains the applicable IBM license agreement and License Information, if appropriate, and will be presented for acceptance at the time of installation of the program. For future reference, the license and License Information will be stored in a directory such as LICENSE.TXT.
Security, auditability, and control
WebSphere Application Server V8.5 provides automated authorization checking and a strong security implementation for authentication and authorization. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities.
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This product is only available via Passport Advantage . It is not available as shrinkwrap.
Product name/title Product group Product category
WebSphere Application Server Application Integration WebSphere
Middleware
WebSphere Application Server Application Integration Application
Network Deployment Middleware other Integration
Middleware other
WebSphere Application Server Application Integration Application
for Developers Middleware other Integration
Middleware other
WebSphere Application Server Application Integration WebSphere
- Express Middleware
WebSphere Application Server Application Integration WebSphere
- Express Developer Middleware
WebSphere Application Server Application Integration WebSphere
- Express Intranet Option Middleware
WebSphere Application Server Application Integration WebSphere
- Tools Edition Middleware
WebSphere Application Server Application Integration WebSphere
Network Deployment Middleware
- Tools Edition
WebSphere Application Server Application Integration WebSphere
for Developers - Tools Middleware
Edition for Eclipse
Charge metric
Program name PID number Charge metric WebSphere Application Server 5724-J08 Processor Value Unit (PVU) WebSphere Application Server 5724-J08 Limited Use Socket WebSphere Application Server 5724-J08 Processor Day WebSphere Application Server 5724-H88 Processor Value Unit (PVU) Network Deployment WebSphere Application Server 5724-H88 Processor Day Network Deployment WebSphere Application Server 5724-H89 Authorized User for Developers WebSphere Application Server 5724-I63 Processor Value Unit (PVU) - Express WebSphere Application Server 5724-I63 Processor Day - Express WebSphere Application Server 5724-I63 Authorized User - Express Developer WebSphere Application Server 5724-I63 20 Authorized Users - Express Intranet Option WebSphere Application Server 5725-F49 Processor Value Unit (PVU) - Tools Edition WebSphere Application Server 5725-F51 Processor Value Unit (PVU) Network Deployment - Tools Edition WebSphere Application Server 5725-F50 Authorized User for Developers - Tools Edition for Eclipse
Authorized User
Authorized User is a unit of measure by which the program can be licensed. An Authorized User is a unique person who is given access to the program. Licensee must obtain separate, dedicated entitlements for each Authorized User accessing the program in any manner directly or indirectly (for example, via a multiplexing program, device, or application server) through any means. An entitlement for an Authorized User is unique to that Authorized User and may not be shared, nor may it be reassigned other than for the permanent transfer of the Authorized User entitlement to another person.
Note: Some programs may be licensed where devices are considered users. In that case, the following applies. Any computing device that requests the execution of or receives for execution a set of commands, procedures, or applications from the program or that is otherwise managed by the program is considered a separate user of the program and requires an entitlement as if that device were a person.
Limited Use Socket (LU Socket)
LU Socket is a unit of measure by which the program can be licensed. A Limited Use Socket is an electronic circuitry that accepts a processor chip that meets the maximum processor cores per socket authorized use terms and conditions in the IBM Express and Middleware Licensing Guide at
If the program is eligible for sub-capacity licensing, Licensee may be permitted to license less than all Sockets on the Server. Sub-capacity licensing terms, conditions and eligibility requirements for LU Socket-licensed programs are described in the Sub-capacity Guide at
Processor Value Unit (PVU)
PVU is a unit of measure by which the program can be licensed. The number of PVU entitlements required is based on the processor technology (defined within the PVU table by processor value, brand, type, and model number at the website below) and the number of processors made available to the program. IBM continues to define a processor, for the purpose of PVU-based licensing, to be each processor core on a chip. A dual-core processor chip, for example, has two processor cores. The PVU table can be found at
Licensee can deploy the program using either full capacity licensing or virtualization capacity (sub-capacity) licensing according to the Passport Advantage Sub-Capacity Licensing Terms (refer to the web page below). If using Full Capacity licensing, Licensee must obtain PVU entitlements sufficient to cover all activated processor cores* in the physical hardware environment made available to or managed by the Program, except for those servers from which the Program has been permanently removed. If using Virtualization Capacity licensing, Licensee must obtain entitlements sufficient to cover all activated processor cores made available to or managed by the Program, as defined according to the Virtualization Capacity License Counting Rules at
* An activated processor core is a processor core that is available for use in a physical or virtual server, regardless of whether the capacity of the processor core can be or is limited through virtualization technologies, operating system commands, BIOS settings, or similar restrictions.
Notes:
- Some programs may require licenses for the program and what is being managed. In that case, the following applies. In addition to the entitlements required for the program directly, licensee must obtain PVU entitlements for this program sufficient to cover the processor cores managed by the program.
- Some programs may be licensed on a managed basis only. In that case, the following applies. Instead of the entitlements required for the program directly, licensee must obtain PVU entitlements for this program sufficient to cover the processor cores managed by the program.
- A few programs on an exception basis may be licensed on a referenced basis. In that case, the following applies. Rather than obtaining entitlements for the activated processor cores available to the program, licensee must obtain PVU entitlements for this program sufficient to cover the environment made available to the referenced program as if the program itself were executing everywhere the referenced program was executing, independent of the basis on which the referenced program is licensed.
- Deployment Manager component: If you install the Deployment Manager component on a machine to administer your system topology, you must have a WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment Program license for each machine on which the Deployment Manager Component is installed.
Passport Advantage
Part
Program name/Description number
WebSphere Application Server
Per Processor Value Unit
License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months D55W8LL
Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal E025QLL
SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months D55W9LL
WebSphere Application Server
Per Limited Use Socket
License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months D0GUSLL
Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal E0AT3LL
SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months D0GUULL
WebSphere Application Server for Developers
Per Authorized User
License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months D51JXLL
Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal E00HHLL
SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months D51JZLL
WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment
Per Processor Value Unit
License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months D55WJLL
Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal E025SLL
SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months D55WKLL
WebSphere Application Server - Express
Per Processor Value Unit
License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months D582CLL
Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal E02HKLL
SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months D582DLL
WebSphere Application Server - Express Developer
Per Authorized User
License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months D522PLL
Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal E00MQLL
SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months D522RLL
WebSphere Application Server - Express Intranet Option
Per 20 Authorized Users
License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months D522LLL
Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal E00MPLL
SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months D522NLL
WebSphere Application Server - Tools Edition
Per Processor Value Unit
License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months D0LTLLL
Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal E0D11LL
SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months D0LTMLL
WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment -
Tools Edition
Per Processor Value Unit
License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months D0LTFLL
Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal E0D0ZLL
SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months D0LTGLL
WebSphere Application Server for Developers -
Tools Edition for Eclipse
Per Authorized User
License + SW Subscription & Support 12 Months D0LTCLL
Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal E0D0YLL
SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 Months D0LTDLL
Passport Advantage trade-up
Below is a list of precursor products for which you must have already acquired a license, in order to be eligible to acquire equivalent licenses using the trade-up part numbers.
Trade-up
Precursor product Trade-up product part number
WebSphere Application Server WebSphere Application Server D0GUWLL
100 Processor Value Units per Limited Use Socket
Trade-up License + SW S&S 12 Mo
WebSphere Application Server WebSphere Application Server D0GUYLL
100 Processor Value Units per Limited Use Socket
Linux on System z Linux on System z
Trade-up License + SW S&S 12 Mo
Qualified Competitor WebSphere Application Server D55WDLL
Processor Value Unit
Trade-up License + SW S&S 12 Mo
WebSphere Application Server WebSphere Application Server D55WBLL
- Express Processor Value Unit
Trade-up License + SW S&S 12 Mo
WebSphere Application Server WebSphere Application Server D55WALL
Standard Server Processor Value Unit
Trade-up License + SW S&S 12 Mo
Qualified Competitor WebSphere Application Server D55WILL
Processor Value Unit,
zEnterprise™ BladeCenter
Extension (zBX) Linux on System z
Trade-up License + SW S&S 12 Mo
WebSphere Application Server WebSphere Application Server D55WHLL
- Express Processor Value Unit,
zEnterprise BladeCenter
Extension (zBX) Linux on System z
Trade-up License + SW S&S 12 Mo
WebSphere Application Server WebSphere Application Server D55WGLL
Standard Server Processor Value Unit,
zEnterprise BladeCenter
Extension (zBX) Linux on System z
Trade-up License + SW S&S 12 Mo
Qualified Competitor WebSphere Application Server D55WLLL
Network Deployment
Processor Value Unit
Trade-up License + SW S&S 12 Mo
WebSphere Application Server WebSphere Application Server D55WMLL
Advanced Single Server Network Deployment
Processor Value Unit
Trade-up License + SW S&S 12 Mo
WebSphere Application Server WebSphere Application Server D55WNLL
Network Deployment
Processor Value Unit
Trade-up License + SW S&S 12 Mo
WebSphere Application Server WebSphere Application Server D55WSLL
Advanced Single Server Network Deployment
Processor Value Unit
Linux on System z
Trade-up License + SW S&S 12 Mo
Qualified Competitor WebSphere Application Server D55WULL
Processor Value Unit,
zEnterprise BladeCenter
Extension (zBX) Linux on System z
Trade-up License + SW S&S 12 Mo
WebSphere Application Server WebSphere Application Server D55WTLL
Linux on System z Processor Value Unit,
zEnterprise BladeCenter
Extension (zBX) Linux on System z
Trade-up License + SW S&S 12 Mo
Qualified Competitor WebSphere Application Server D582FLL
- Express
Processor Value Unit
Trade-up License + SW S&S 12 Mo
WebSphere Application Server WebSphere Application Server D582ELL
- Express - Express
20 Intranet Users Processor Value Unit
Trade-up License + SW S&S 12 Mo
Consult your IBM representative if you have any questions.
Passport Advantage customer: Media pack entitlement details
Customers with active maintenance or subscription for the products listed are entitled to receive the corresponding media pack.
Media packs description Part number WebSphere Application Server V8.5 for BA146ML Multiplatforms Multilingual DVD Media Pack WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V8.5 BA148ML for Multiplatforms Multilingual DVD Media Pack WebSphere Application Server - Express V8.5 for BA147ML Multiplatforms Multilingual DVD Media Pack WebSphere Application Server for Developers V8.5 BA149ML for Multiplatforms Multilingual DVD Media Pack WebSphere Application Server - Tools Edition V8.5 BA144ML for Multiplatforms Multilingual DVD Media Pack WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment - BA143ML Tools Edition V8.5 for Multiplatforms Multilingual DVD Media Pack WebSphere Application Server for Developers - Tools BA142ML Edition for Eclipse V8.5 for Multiplatforms Multilingual DVD Media Pack
Cross-platform product for use on System z Integrated Facility for Linux (IFL) engines
Order the part numbers that follow when the product is intended to run on the Linux operating system on System z IFL engines. If the product is not intended to run on the Linux operating system on System z IFL engines, order from the other set of part numbers in this announcement. This set of part numbers provides the identical supply and authorization as the other set in this announcement.
Part
Program name/Description number
WebSphere Application Server
Per Limited User Socket
Linux on System z License + SW S&S 12 Months D0GUTLL
Linux on System z Annual SW S&S Renewal E0AT4LL
Linux on System z SW S&S Reinstate 12 Months D0GUVLL
WebSphere Application Server
Per Processor Value Unit, zEnterprise BladeCenter
Extension (zBX)
Linux on System z License + SW S&S 12 Months D55WELL
Linux on System z Annual SW S&S Renewal E025RLL
Linux on System z SW S&S Reinstate 12 Months D55WFLL
WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment
Per Processor Value Unit, zEnterprise BladeCenter
Extension (zBX)
Linux on System z License + SW S&S 12 Months D55WQLL
Linux on System z Annual SW S&S Renewal E025TLL
Linux on System z SW S&S Reinstate 12 Months D55WRLL
WebSphere Application Server - Tools Edition
Per Processor Value Unit (PVU)
Linux on System z License + SW S&S 12 Months D0LTNLL
Linux on System z Annual SW S&S Renewal E0D12LL
Linux on System z SW S&S Reinstatement 12 Months D0LTPLL
WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment -
Tools Edition
Per Processor Value Unit (PVU)
Linux on System z License + SW S&S 12 Months D0LTILL
Linux on System z Annual SW S&S Renewal E0D10LL
Linux on System z SW S&S Reinstatement 12 Months D0LTJLL
On/Off Capacity on Demand (CoD)
Part
number Description
ASQQ3LL WebSphere Application Server Processor Day
On/Off CoD Temporary Use Charge
ASQJ8LL WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment
Processor Day On/Off CoD Temporary Use Charge
ASQR9LL WebSphere Application Server - Express Processor Day
On/Off CoD Temporary Use Charge
Processor Value Unit (PVU) sub-capacity licensing
This software product is eligible for sub-capacity licensing. Customers must accept the terms of the IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement Attachment for Sub-Capacity Licensing Terms (Attachment), and must obtain PVU Proofs of Entitlement (PoEs) for the maximum processor core capacity available to an eligible sub-capacity product when deployed in an eligible virtualization environment. This is also referred to as sub-capacity or virtualization capacity licensing.
Customers must use the IBM License Metric Tool unless they meet the exceptions described in the Attachment.
For information regarding PVU sub-capacity licensing, including terms and IBM License Metric Tool ordering information, visit
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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 only available via Passport Advantage . It is not available as shrinkwrap.
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.
These programs are licensed under the IBM Program License Agreement (IPLA) and the associated Agreement for Acquisition of Software Maintenance, which 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 (also referred to as Software Maintenance) can be extended by the purchase of a renewal option, if available. These programs have 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 form number
Program name LI form number WebSphere Application Server - L-JTHS-8R873Q Express V8.5 IBM WebSphere Application Server L-JTHS-8R85W2 Network Deployment V8.5 WebSphere Application Server V8.5 L-JTHS-8R4NAR WebSphere Application Server for L-JTHS-8R3PZD Developers V8.5 IBM WebSphere Application Server L-JTHS-8SF4Y8 Network Deployment - Tools Edition V8.5 IBM WebSphere Application Server L-JTHS-8SF4VP for Developers -Tools Edition for Eclipse Bundle V8.5 IBM WebSphere Application Server - L-JTHS-8S8PD2 Tools Edition V8.5
The program's License Information will be available for the IBM Software License Agreement website
Limited warranty applies
Yes
Limited warranty
IBM warrants that when the program is used in the specified operating environment, it will conform to its specifications. The warranty applies only to the unmodified portion of the program. IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the program or that IBM will correct all program defects. You are responsible for the results obtained from the use of the program.
IBM provides you with access to IBM databases containing information on known program defects, defect corrections, restrictions, and bypasses at no additional charge. For further information, consult the IBM Software Support Handbook found at
IBM will maintain this information for at least one year after the original licensee acquires the program (warranty period).
Program technical support
Technical support of a program product version or release will be available for a minimum of five years from the general availability date, as long as your Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) is in effect. This technical support allows you to obtain assistance (via telephone or electronic means) from IBM for product-specific, task-oriented questions regarding the installation and operation of the program product. Software Subscription and Support (Software Maintenance) also provides you with access to updates (modifications or fixes), releases, and versions of the program. You will be notified, via announcement letter, of discontinuance of support with 12 months' notice. If you require additional technical support from IBM , including an extension of support beyond the discontinuance date, contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner. This extension may be available for a fee.
Money-back guarantee
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the program and you are the original licensee, you may obtain a refund of the amount you paid for it, if within 30 days of your invoice date you return the program and its PoE to the party from whom you obtained it. If you downloaded the program, you may contact the party from whom you acquired it for instructions on how to obtain the refund.
For clarification, note that (1) for programs acquired under the IBM International Passport Advantage offering, this term applies only to your first acquisition of the program and (2) for programs acquired under any of IBM's On/Off Capacity on Demand (On/Off CoD) software offerings, this term does not apply since these offerings apply to programs already acquired and in use by you.
Other terms
Volume orders (IVO)
No
IBM International Passport Advantage Agreement
Passport Advantage applies
Yes, and through the Passport Advantage website at
Software Subscription and Support applies
Yes. Software Subscription and Support (also referred to as Software Maintenance) is included with licenses purchased through Passport Advantage and Passport Advantage Express . Product upgrades and Technical Support are provided by the Software Subscription and Support offering as described in the Agreements. Product upgrades provide the latest versions and releases to entitled software and Technical Support provides voice and electronic access to IBM support organizations, worldwide.
IBM includes one year of Software Subscription and Support with each program license acquired. The initial period of Software Subscription and Support can be extended by the purchase of a renewal option, if available.
While your Software Subscription and Support is in effect, IBM provides you assistance for your routine, short duration installation and usage (how-to) questions, and code-related questions. IBM provides assistance via telephone and, if available, electronic access, only to your information systems (IS) technical support personnel during the normal business hours (published prime shift hours) of your IBM support center. (This assistance is not available to your end users.) IBM provides Severity 1 assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For additional details, consult your IBM Software Support Handbook at
Software Subscription and Support does not include assistance for the design and development of applications, your use of programs in other than their specified operating environment, or failures caused by products for which IBM is not responsible under the applicable agreements.
For additional information about the International Passport Advantage Agreement and the IBM International Passport Advantage Express Agreement, visit the Passport Advantage website at
IBM Operational Support Services - SoftwareXcel
No
Other support
Passport Advantage
System i Software Maintenance applies
No
Variable charges apply
No
Educational allowance available
Not applicable.
Sub-capacity pricing terms and conditions
To be eligible for sub-capacity pricing, the machine on which the eligible products are installed and running must be eligible for sub-capacity pricing terms and conditions. Software pricing, at less than full machine capacity for eligible products, apply when running:
- AIX 5L™ V5.1, or later, on an IBM System p® 690 or equivalent partition-capable operating system and machine
- OS/400® V5R1, or later, running on an IBM System i
- Linux running in an LPAR under AIX 5L V5.1, OS/400 V5R1, or in a partition on an equivalent partition-capable operating system and server
Sub-capacity pricing for eligible products is based on the current program pricing methodology, but the number of processors will be determined based on the sum of processors for all partitions where the program is defined (used). To obtain pricing at less than full machine capacity for eligible products, you are required to:
- Install and use, when available, IBM's license use management program, which installs with eligible IBM programs.
- Install available updates to the operating system and eligible products such that license use can be accurately managed.
- Determine if the use of sub-capacity pricing terms results in a reduced requirement for entitlements; you can reallocate the entitlement difference by distributing entitlements across a larger or different set of systems, or reserve them for future growth. There will be no refunds for these freed up entitlements. Subscription, Software Maintenance and support volumes, and entitlements for existing contracts will continue at the same levels as the acquired licenses.
On/Off Capacity on Demand (CoD)
To be eligible for On/Off CoD pricing, you must be enabled for temporary capacity on the corresponding hardware, and the required contract, Amendment for iSeries® and pSeries® Temporary Capacity On Demand - Software (Z125-6907), must be signed prior to use.
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Financing from IBM Global Financing helps you preserve cash and credit lines, enables more technology acquisition within current budget limits, permits accelerated implementation of economically attractive new technologies, offers payment and term flexibility, and can help match project costs to projected benefits. Financing is available worldwide for credit-qualified customers.
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