IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for z/OS, Version 17, is the latest release of Java SDK on z/OS. It is certified to be compliant with Java Standard Edition specification, providing z/OS developers the ability to leverage new Java language features and stay current with the Java community. The maturity of Java APIs, libraries, and frameworks increases developer velocity and provides a consistent hybrid cloud development and deployment experience. This new release signifies IBM Semeru Runtime continues to be an integral part of the solution for the most difficult client problems, using the latest in Java and IBM Z technology.
This release contains a full-featured Java SDK with OpenJDK implementation and latest Eclipse OpenJ9 virtual machine. It delivers performance enhancements that enable companies to leverage the benefits of IBM Z scalability, reliability, availability, and serviceability, including exploitation of latest IBM Z hardware features. It contains key IBM security providers that exploit hardware cryptography such as the IBM Java Cryptography Extension Common Cryptographic Architecture (IBMJCECCA). It includes IBMZSecurity provider providing keystore support, and IBM Java Cryptography Extension Hybrid (IBMJCEHYBRID) providing security provider failover support. It also contains SunPKCS11 security provider that implements the Public Key Cryptography Standards #11 (PKCS#11) with IBM modifications for the z/OS operating system.
Combining the performance and agility of Java with the security of IBM Z, users can:
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Take advantage of the enterprise qualities of IBM Z, such as increased performance and low-latency integration, by co-locating Java workloads with core data and traditional applications.
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Develop robust batch applications using popular Java batch frameworks and standards, with access to key z/OS services and data using the JZOS toolkit and record generator.
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Deploy and manage transactional applications on z/OS with choice of middleware.
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Secure Java-based micro-services and API endpoints with the latest security features, leveraging cryptographic acceleration and protection with hardware CP Assist for Cryptographic Functions (CPACF) instructions and Hardware Security Modules (HSM)
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Modernize their applications cost-effectively, using Java code that can run on the IBM Z Integrated Information Processor (zIIP)
IBM SDK for z/OS Version 8 contains IBM security implementation whereas IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for z/OS Version 11 and 17 contain the OpenJDK security implementation. Differences between these implementations might require code changes to your applications. For more details, refer to the Semeru Runtimes security migration guide. For additional information about compatibility and migration, visit IBM Documentation.
How to obtain IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for z/OS, Version 17?
IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for z/OS, Version 17 is available for zero license charge through Shopz (5655-UA1) 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 page
For additional information on installation, troubleshooting and support please visit IBM Documentation.