With the release of the IBM z/OS Containers Platform (zOSCP) 1.1, z/OS customers can now leverage the strengths of IBM Z and the agility of container technology. Since their introduction, containers have been a main part of application development due to their portability and efficiency.

With the Java container image in IBM z/OS Container Platform, users can:

• Increase speed from development to deployment of z/OS Java based applications, users can worry less about the system setup/configuration
• Increase predictability and repeatability across the application lifecycle for z/OS Java applications
• Scale and load balance easily, by spreading the load on different Java-based containers and processors
• Enhance best practices across z/OS Java development, testing, and operations
• Develop Java applications and deploy them natively as container images in z/OS containers. 
  

How to obtain the Java image for IBM z/OS Container Platform?
If you have any issues copying or pulling the image from ICR, please open a case against the IBM z/OS Container Platform product via IBM Support with Program ID 5655-MC3. For additional information on installation, troubleshooting and support please visit IBM Documentation:

• IBM SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, Version 8
• IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for z/OS, Version 17

Supporting Links:
IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for z/OS product page