Overview
Get more out of Java for z/OS
IBM® Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for z/OS®, formerly known as IBM 64-bit SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, provides a platform for building highly robust, scalable and reliable modern enterprise apps. Developers can build batch and transactional apps, microservices, and more by using Java’s APIs, libraries and frameworks.
Benefits
Java SDK on z/OS
Test and deploy Java applications with Java Standard Edition APIs.
Cost savings
Run eligible Java work with IBM Z® Integrated Information Processors (zIIPs).
Semeru runtimes
Leverage the class libraries from OpenJDK and the Eclipse OpenJ9 Java VM.
High performance
Enable Java apps to take advantage of the latest IBM Z® instruction sets.
Application monitoring
Deploy enhanced monitoring and diagnostics for your applications.
Additional enhancements
Leverage reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS) enhancements.
Features
Discover how IBM Semeru Runtime for z/OS can help you make the most from Java
Deploy Java SDK on z/OS
IBM Semeru Runtime for z/OS is a fully compliant Java product. This includes the IBM z/OS platform ports of the OpenJDK Java class libraries and the Eclipse OpenJ9 JVM.
No license charge
IBM Semeru Runtime for z/OS is included as part of z/OS and available at no license charge. Use the no-charge SDK for z/OS now and get started quickly.
Java Batch Launcher and Toolkit for z/OS
Run Java app as batch jobs or started tasks. Access traditional z/OS data and key z/OS system services such as catalog search, log streams and more.
Customer stories
Hear how our customers have benefited from using Java on z/OS
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