What's new in Version 8.6.1
WebSphere® eXtreme Scale includes many new features in Version 8.6.1. Use this topic to learn about the latest product updates.
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IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition Java 11 support
Version 8.6.1.6 adds support for IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition 11.0.25.0. An interim fix (PH64401) is available upon request.
For more information and assistance on using this feature, contact WebSphere eXtreme Scale support.
Rhel 9 support in WebSphere eXtreme Scale
Version 8.6.1.6 adds support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9. An interim fix (PH64484) is available upon request.
For more information and assistance on using this feature, contact WebSphere eXtreme Scale support.
Upgrade Java to SP8FP5 (8.0.8.5)
Upgraded Java SR7FP20 (8.0.7.20) to SP8FP5 (8.0.8.5).
For more information, see the release notes in the Support Web page.
POWER9 support in WebSphere eXtreme Scale
Version 8.6.1.6 adds support for Power9.
Added TTL evictors for Memory-based eviction
TTL evictors are added for Memory-based eviction in eXtremeMemory usage scenarios.
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Flexibility to change duration for stats collection in WebSphere eXtreme Scale Liberty Deployment (XSLD)
Version 8.6.1.5 adds support for changing duration for stats collection to XSLD.
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Real time Hit Rate and Transaction time in monitoring console in WebSphere eXtreme Scale Liberty Deployment (XSLD)
Version 8.6.1.5 adds support for real time hit rate and transaction time in monitoring console XSLD.
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Stats Data is displayed for the previous 24 hours in WebSphere eXtreme Scale Liberty Deployment. (XSLD)
In Version 8.6.1.5, Stats Data is displayed for the previous 24 hours.
Derby upgrade in WebSphere eXtreme Scale Liberty Deployment (XSLD)
In Version 8.6.1.5, Derby database is upgraded from 10.12.1.1 to 10.14.2.0.
Webprofile-8.0 support
Version 8.6.1.5 adds support for using feature webprofile-8.0 with elasticCacheClient-1.0.
Increased Map name character limit
Version 8.6.1.5 adds support for longer Map names. The character limit is increased from 64 to 255 characters.
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Derby Auto Replication in WebSphere eXtreme Scale Liberty Deployment (XSLD)
Version 8.6.1.4 adds support for automatic replication in Derby to XSLD.
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JCache 1.1.1 support
Version 8.6.1.4 adds support for Java Temporary Caching API (JCache) 1.1.1.
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WebSphere eXtreme Scale Pattern
WebSphere eXtreme Scale Pattern provides software components and script packages to deploy an eXtreme Scale cache member group and to configure users, groups, and data grids on a PureApp system.
Learn more...Install WebSphere eXtreme Scale Liberty Deployment (XSLD) as a non-root user
Version 8.6.1.2 adds support for installation of XSLD by a non-root operating system user.
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Data grid applications with JCache APIs and plug-ins
Develop data grid applications that use WebSphere eXtreme Scale as the caching provider and support the Java Temporary Caching API (JCache) specification (JSR 107).
Learn more...New xscmd utility commands
- enableJCacheMBean command: Run this command to enable the JCache management
or statistics MBeans. Learn more...
- disableJCacheMBean command: Run this command to disable the JCache management
or statistics MBeans. Learn more...
- showJCacheStats command: Run this command to list the JCache statistics or to
clear the list of statistics. List all statistics or the time, count, or hit rate. Learn more...
Change WebSphere eXtreme Scale Liberty Deployment (XSLD) reserved port numbers
Version 8.6.1.1 adds a way to change the reserved port numbers for XSLD administrative and database servers.
Version 8.6.1.2 revises this way to change port numbers. Set ports in a JSON
file.
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more...UpdateXMSettingTaskCommand
Run the UpdateXMSettingTaskCommand task command with REST API and cURL to enable or disable eXtremeMemory in XSLD.
Learn more...Custom data grids in XSLD
Version 8.6.1.1 adds support for custom data grids to XSLD.
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WebSphere eXtreme Scale Liberty Deployment
WebSphere eXtreme Scale Liberty Deployment (XSLD) provides Liberty caching servers, caching operation tools, an administration console, and the out-of-the-box REST administration services based on the latest industry standards and specifications.
Learn more...Maximum grid capacity
Version 8.6.1.0 adds a way to specify the maximum memory capacity for ObjectGrid®.
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more...AIX support for eXtremeMemory
Version 8.6.1 adds AIX® support for eXtremeMemory and discontinues support for the Solaris operating system.
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