InfoSphere Federation Server clarification regarding entitlement and support after 30 September 2017

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This document contains information about support for InfoSphere Federation Server 9.7, 10.1, and 10.5 after end of support on 30 September 2017

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What will replace InfoSphere Federation Server after 30 September 2017?
Will InfoSphere Federation Server v10.5 be supported after 30 September 2017?
How long will InfoSphere Federation Server v10.5 be supported once I move to IBM Db2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition v10.5?
What are my support options for InfoSphere Federation Server v9.7 or v10.1?
Do I have to make any changes to my installation in order to be supported?

What will replace InfoSphere Federation Server after 30 September 2017?

InfoSphere Federation Server is withdrawn from service per the Software withdrawal and service discontinuance announcement. It is replaced by any of the three editions of IBM Db2 version 11.5 or the latest supported version available.
Federation functionality in Db2 Linux UNIX and Windows v11.5

Will InfoSphere Federation Server v10.5 be supported after 30 September 2017?

Yes, InfoSphere Federation Server v10.5 will be supported as part of IBM Db2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition v10.5 or IBM Db2 Developer Edition 10.5 until 30 April 2024, when the Continuing Support program for Db2 ends.

How long will InfoSphere Federation Server v10.5 be supported once I move to IBM Db2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition v10.5 or IBM Db2 Developer Edition v10.5?

InfoSphere Federation Server v10.5 will remain supported as long as IBM Db2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition v10.5 or IBM Db2 Developer Edition v10.5 is in support. Continuing Support for Db2 versions 10.5 and older will end on 30 April 2024. See Db2 Distributed end of support (EOS) dates for more details.

What are my support options for InfoSphere Federation Server v9.7 or v10.1?

InfoSphere Federated Server v9.7 and v10.1 has been replaced by Db2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition or Db2 Developer Edition v9.7 and v10.1 that is out of support since 30 September 2017. You have two choices for getting support after 30 September 2017.

Continuing Support (no defect fixes) for Db2 v9.7 and v10.1 will provide limited support coverage until 30 April 2024 - see Db2 LUW Continuing Support for Db2 9.7 and Db2 10.1 for a complete description of this option.
After 30 April 2024, upgrade to IBM Db2 Advanced Edition v11.5 or the latest for full support.

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Do I have to make any changes to my installation in order to be supported?

You might need changes to your existing environment in order to upgrade to the latest supported version of Db2 to receive support and remain compliant with IBM licensing.
System Requirements for Db2 Linux UNIX and Windows

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