The 2Q 2026 release of IBM® Modernized Runtime Extension for Java™ (MoRE) is now available as of today. This release delivers MoRE 1.0.3.0, with support for IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment (WAS ND) fix pack 9.0.5.28 and minimum Liberty version 25.0.0.12+.
This release introduces expanded application technology support including EJB Support and Managed Liberty Servers (MLS) administration improvements while maintaining unified management of Java 8 and Java 17+ workloads in the existing WAS ND operational model, enabling modernization without disrupting operations.
Release highlights include:
- EJB support via Liberty features: enterpriseBeansLite-4.0, enterpriseBeansHome-4.0, enterpriseBeansRemote-4.0
- Dynamic Clusters - Manual Mode
- Enhancements to MLS administration, including:
- Process execution settings for MLS
- Customizable Liberty installation location
To access a trial version of IBM® Modernized Runtime Extension for Java™ (MoRE), please complete the MoRE trial registration form.
Please feel free to comment if you have any questions or want a session to learn MoRE!
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Chloe Macdonald
IBM Modernized Runtime Extension for Java (MoRE) - Product Manager (WW & all geos)
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