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?
You can open a case via IBM Support and select "z/OS Container Platform" as a product option. Enter your request for 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 with Program ID 5655-MC3. For additional information on installation, troubleshooting and support please visit Java SDK IBM Documentation under topic IBM z/OS Container Platform image.
Supporting Links:
IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for z/OS product page