The WebSphere Application Server Migration Tools can be used to analyze the contents of an application and determine what changes are needed to migrate to Liberty, a new version of WebSphere, or a new version of Java, among other migration destinations. The 25.0.0.1 release focuses on enhancing support for configuration modernization and improving migration processes. Download the new release of the migration tools today and give them a try!
Information about how to use our tools can be found in the WebSphere Application Server Migration Toolkit documentation. For an overview of the application modernization process, see the Modernizing applications to use WebSphere Liberty learning path.
What are the Migration Tools?
The Migration Toolkit for Application Binaries (binary scanner) is a command line tool for analyzing application binaries. After scanning the application, it produces a report with:
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Configuration information
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Technologies required by the application
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A list of necessary code changes for migration
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Configuration to include recipes for automated code changes
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A view of the contents within the archive
This report can be generated in multiple formats, and you can use different parameters to filter information that you would like to be included. More information about the binary scanner can be found in the What is the Migration Toolkit for Application Binaries? blog post.
What's New in Version 25.0.0.1?
General Support for More tWAS Configuration
The Migration Toolkit for Application Binaries now supports more technologies in configuration modernization from WebSphere to Liberty. Key updates include:
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Migration of JDBC Drivers: Ensuring proper database connectivity for updated environments.
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Expanded CDI Configuration Migration: Enabling compatibility with the latest context dependency injection configurations.
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Jakarta Enterprise Beans Remote Server Ports: Improving distributed system communications.
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Web Container Configuration to Liberty-Generated Files: Streamlining server deployment.
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SSL/TLS Migration Process Improvements: Enhancing secure communications.
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Security Updates: Upgraded support for federated LDAP repositories and LTPA configurations.
Jakarta Applications Support in Inventory Report
The Inventory Report now handles Jakarta applications, ensuring proper detection of components and configurations. This update streamlines analysis and migration assessments for Jakarta-based applications.
Key Benefits
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Enhanced Compatibility: Improved support for modern technologies and configurations ensures smoother migrations.
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Streamlined Processes: Automated fixes and configuration migrations reduce manual effort and errors.
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Improved Security: Upgraded security features provide robust protection for modernized environments.
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Comprehensive Reporting: Detailed reports help in understanding and planning the migration process effectively.
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