Prerequisite software

You can find information about the software, licensing and web browser requirements for running the IBM DevOps Deploy (Deploy).

Java distributions

The supported software requirements to run the Deploy components (command-line client, agent, relay, and server) are as follows:
Java distribution Version Notes
Adoptium OpenJDK 17 and future fix packs SQL Server Compatibility Level 120 is not supported.
21 and future fix packs
25 and future fix packs
IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition 17.0.2.0 and future fix packs You must use a package provided by a dedicated vendor or Linux distribution with an active support contract.
21.0.0 and future fix packs
25.0.0 and future fix packs
IBM Semeru Runtime Open Edition 17.0.2.0 and future fix packs
21.0.0 and future fix packs
25.0.0 and future fix packs
Oracle Java SDK/JRE/JDK 17 and future fix packs
21 and future fix packs
25 and future fix packs
Note: z/OS packages are not supported for any Java distribution starting with version 25 and all subsequent fix packs.
Important: You must choose a Java version above the minimum supported version for your Deploy installation. This ensures maximum flexibility for future software upgrades, letting you update Deploy and Java in separate steps rather than simultaneously. For instance, Deploy 8.2.x supports Java 17 (minimum), 21, and 25. Installing Java 21 prevents a mandatory concurrent Java upgrade when moving to the next major Deploy release.

Licensing requirements

The licensing requirements to run the Deploy components (command-line client, agent, relay, and server) are as follows:
License Version Container support
IBM Common Licensing 9.0 and future fix packs
  • IBM Z
  • POWER
  • x86

Web browsers

The web browser requirements to run the Deploy server are as follows:
Web browser Version Container support
Google Chrome Latest release and future fix packs
  • IBM Z
  • POWER
  • x86
Microsoft Edge
Mozilla Firefox

For more details on system requirements, see Software product compatibility report.