​Frequently asked questions

​Following are some frequently asked questions that might help you to understand the product and identify the possible cause of your issue:

What is IBM Library Support for Hibernate?

Refer to the Overview topic.

Which Hibernate versions are supported?

Refer to the Supported editions and versions topic.

Does IBM Library Support for Hibernate provide new features?

No. IBM Library Support for Hibernate focuses on security updates for supported Hibernate versions. It does not include new features, feature enhancements, or functional changes.

What type of support is excluded?

Support excludes new features, feature enhancements, functional changes, bug fixes, or non-critical security vulnerability fixes.

It also excludes fixes outside the scope of Hibernate, namely: Hibernate artifacts that are not published as part of this offering (for example, connection providers), and libraries that Hibernate only integrates with (for example, JDBC drivers, Micrometer, Ehcache).

Do I need to modify my application code?

No. IBM Library Support for Hibernate provides drop-in replacement artifacts that are intended to replace the existing Hibernate libraries without requiring application code changes.

Which Java runtimes and platforms are supported?

Binaries provided as part of IBM Library Support for Hibernate are expected to be compatible with the same runtime environments as the last corresponding upstream/community version.

How are security updates delivered?

Security updates are delivered as updated Hibernate artifacts through IBM distribution channels ( Passport Advantage) available to entitled customers.

How is the product licensed?

IBM Library Support for Hibernate uses the Virtual Processor Core (VPC) licensing model.

How do I know when new security fixes are available?

IBM publishes security bulletins for applicable CVEs and recommends subscribing to My Notifications to receive updates about new security releases.