Starting IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for z/OS, Version 11.0.15.0, the following providers, services, and security extensions have been made available.
UPDATE: Additional providers have been made available starting 11.0.16.0 (
link)
Providers:
- Java™ Cryptography Extension Common Cryptographic Architecture (IBMJCECCA) - A security provider that exploits hardware cryptography, and is used to supplement the Java Cryptography Extension (JCE)
- Java™ Cryptography Extension Hybrid Provider (IBMJCEHYBRID) - Routes application requests for cryptography to different JCE providers, depending on their availability
- Java™ Cryptography Extension Z Security Provider (IBMZSecurity) - JCERACFKS Keystore Implementation by taking advantage of RACF® with keyring-based keystores
Services and Extensions:
- IBM® JAAS z/OS Extensions, Java Authentication and Authorization Service (JAAS) - IBM's version of JAAS for z/OS provides a default login module that supports basic authentication with the System Authorization Facility (SAF) and authorization checking for resources that are protected by SAF
Please note that IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for z/OS Version 11 contains the OpenJDK security implementation whereas Version 8 contains IBM security implementation. Differences between these implementations might require code changes to your applications. For more details, refer to the
Semeru Runtimes security migration guide.
How to obtain IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for z/OS, Version 11?IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for z/OS, Version 11 is available for zero license charge through Shopz (5655-DGJ) SMP/E, or you can download the non-SMP/E
here. The subscription and service number is 5655-I48.
Supporting Links:IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for z/OS product pageFor additional information on installation, troubleshooting and support please visit
IBM Documentation.