WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1 is the latest release and is supported on System i. To find out more about the new version or any other of the supported versions — please click on the links below:
Version 6.1
Version 6.0
Version 5.1
Version 5.0
Please see the What’s new page for more information on these new items.
- There are several changes to WebSphere Application Server for i5/OS V6R1. WebSphere Application Server version 6.0 and WebSphere Application Server version 6.1 are supported on i5/OS V6R1. However, the minimum supported fix levels of the Application Server are 6.0.2.23 and 6.1.0.11, respectively, and a 6.0 Refresh (6.0.2.23) image or 6.1 Refresh (6.1.0.11) image is required for installation. WebSphere Application Server version 5.1 is not supported on i5/OS V6R1 and is not operational on i5/OS V6R1. Customers currently using Application Server V5.1 and upgrading to V6R1 should migrate to Application Server V6.0 or Application Server V6.1. Also, the default Java virtual machine (JVM) has changed for Application Server V6.1, but this change only affects new installations of Application Server V6.1 on i5/OS V6R1. Additionally, the IBM J2SE 5.0 64 bit (product 5761-JV1 option 9) is new with i5/OS V6R1 and is supported by Application Server V6.1. For more information about these and other Application Server changes for i5/OS V6R1, see Changes for i5/OS V6.1.
- The WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Application Server for Developers, WebSphere Application Server - Express, and WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V6.1.0.17 Group PTFs are now available. Please see the V6.1 Release Notes, which have been updated for V6.1.0.17 for information about known problems and their work arounds.
- The WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Application Server for Developers, WebSphere Application Server - Express, and WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V6.0.2.27 group PTFs are now available. Please see the V6.0 Release Notes, which have been updated for V6.0.2.27 for information about known problems and their work arounds.
- The WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Application Server for Developers, WebSphere Application Server - Express, and WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V6.1.0.15 Group PTFs are now available. Please see the V6.1 Release Notes, which have been updated for V6.1.0.15 for information about known problems and their work arounds.
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The WebSphere Application Server – Express 5.1.1.17 group PTFs are now available. Please see the V5.1.1.x Release Notes, which have been updated for 5.1.1.17.
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The WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Application Server for Developers, and WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment 5.1.1.17 group PTFs are now available. Please see the 5.1.1.x Release Notes, which have been updated for 5.1.1.17, WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Application Server for Developers, and WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment.
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IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Feature Pack for EJB 3.0 is available for all editions of WebSphere Application Server V6.1. IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Packs are optionally installable product extensions that offer targeted, incremental new features. The Feature Pack for EJB 3.0 implements key technologies of Java EE 5 on WebSphere Application Server V6.1 and is designed to enable developers to build applications with the latest published Java standards to better support expected long term application life cycle. The Feature Pack for EJB 3.0 is also designed to enable developers to reduce overall Java development time and cost by implementing a framework to deliver distributed middleware services for Plain Old Java Objects (POJO). For information about the Feature Pack for EJB 3.0 see Feature packs by version.
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IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Feature Pack for Web Services is available for all editions of WebSphere Application Server V6.1. IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Packs are optionally installable product extensions that offer targeted, incremental new features. The Feature Pack for Web Services extends the capabilities of Application Server V6.1 to enable Web Services messages to be sent asynchronously, reliably, and securely, focusing on interoperability with other vendors. For information about the Feature Pack for Web Services see Feature packs by version. If WebSphere Application Server V6.1 was installed using the 6.1 Refresh (6.1.0.11) image, and Fix Pack 13 has not been installed, please see this Technote.
- The WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Application Server for Developers, WebSphere Application Server - Express, and WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V6.1.0.13 Group PTFs are now available. Please see the V6.1 Release Notes, which have been updated for V6.1.0.13 for information about known problems and their work arounds.
- The WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Application Server for Developers, WebSphere Application Server - Express, and WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V6.0.2.23 group PTFs are now available. Please see the V6.0 Release Notes, which have been updated for V6.0.2.23 for information about known problems and their work arounds.
- The WebSphere Application Server – Express 5.1.1.15 group PTFs are now available. Please see the V5.1.1.x Release Notes, which have been updated for 5.1.1.15.
- The WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Application Server for Developers, and WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment 5.1.1.15 group PTFs are now available. Please see the 5.1.1.x Release Notes, which have been updated for 5.1.1.15, WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Application Server for Developers, and WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment.
- Collection Services performance data
Collections Services, a component of i5/OS, has been enhanced to collect Performance Monitoring Infrastructure (PMI) data for WebSphere Application Server V6.1. Collection Services collects PMI data at specific time intervals, providing a snapshot of activity during the time interval.This support is available for all editions of WebSphere Application Server V6.1 beginning with fix pack 6.1.0.9. The Create Performance Data (CRTPFRDTA) command of Collection Services will write the collected data into the database files. For more information, refer to the "Using Collection Services performance data" article in the WebSphere Application Server V6.1 product documentation.
- Collection Services performance data
Collections Services, a component of i5/OS, has been enhanced to collect Performance Monitoring Infrastructure (PMI) data for WebSphere Application Server V6.0. Collection Services collects PMI data at specific time intervals, providing a snapshot of activity during the time interval.This support is available for all editions of WebSphere Application Server V6.0 beginning with fix pack 6.0.2.17. The Create Performance Data (CRTPFRDTA) command of Collection Services will write the collected data into the database files. For more information, refer to the "Using Collection Services performance data" article in the WebSphere Application Server V6 product documentation.
- Important information regarding the limited support of WebSphere Application Server V5 for iSeries on i5/OS release V5R4 has been added to this web site. See WebSphere Application Server V5.0 support on V5R4 for information starting under which conditions Version 5 is supported on i5/OS V5R4.
- The WebSphere Application Server – Express V5.0.2.18 Group PTFs are now available. Please see the V5.0.2.x Release Notes, which have been updated for V5.0.2.18.
- The WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V5.0.2.18 group PTFs are now available. Please see the V5.0.2.x Release Notes, which have been updated for V5.0.2.18, for WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment.
WebSphere Application Server Version 5.0 (with previously noted limitations), 5.1, 6.0 and 6.1 are supported on IBM i5/OS V5R4.
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