What is new in WebSphere Application Server traditional

WebSphere® Application Server traditional excels as the foundation for a service-oriented architecture. Version 9.0 offers support for Java™ SE 8 and Java EE 7 technology and several enhancements.

Version 9.0.5

Console Page help link displays help in online IBM Documentation: Clicking an administrative console Page help link opens a browser and displays the help for the console page in this online documentation. In 9.0.1.4 and earlier consoles, clicking a Page help link opens a locally installed help. A benefit to viewing the help in IBM Documentation is that you get the latest help in supported languages.
WebSphere Application Server on the cloud: The Running on the cloud documentation describes ways to install WebSphere Application Server environments on the cloud. The Moving applications to the cloud documentation describes tools that can help you modernize your applications and move them to the cloud.
Discontinued support for the Solaris and HP-UX operating systems: On 30 September 2022, the WebSphere Application Server family of products discontinued support for the Solaris and HP-UX operating systems. You can purchase extended support for these operating systems. For details about the end of support, extended support, and suggested migration options, see the Software support discontinuance announcement.

Version 9.0.0

Java Platform, Standard Edition 8: IBM® SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 8 is the default Java SDK for WebSphere Application Server traditional V9. To learn more about the benefits of Java SE 8, see Java SE 8 in WebSphere Application Server traditional V9.
Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 7: WebSphere Application Server traditional supports the full Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) 7. To learn more about the full platform and Web Profile of the Java EE programming model, see Java EE 7 in WebSphere Application Server traditional. For a list of the supported Java EE 7 technologies, see Java EE 7 programming model support.
Java Enterprise Edition 7 sample applications: To access Java EE 7 sample code, visit the WASdev project space on GitHub. For more information about using and deploying the samples, see Accessing the samples.

Details about what is new

To learn more about the new and changed features in key areas that affect your specific roles in your business, see the information about what is new for installers, administrators, security specialists, developers, and deployers.