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Java on AIX End of Service: AIX Fileset Reference

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Question

Which AIX fileset levels contain updated Java dependencies?

Answer


TARGET AUDIENCE:

AIX System Administrators who are removing EOS (End of Service) Java versions and updating to support new levels

OBJECTIVE:

Provide a concise table (Table D) of known AIX fileset levels, affected versions and updated versions



A) Terminology

Table Purpose: Describe acronyms or other terms used in this document
TermDefinition
EOSEnd of Service
VRMFVersion.Release.Modification.Fix
Extended SupportOptional support contract which extends some service beyond AIX EOS


B) Java Lifecycle Summary


Reference: https://developer.ibm.com/javasdk/support/lifecycle/
Table Purpose: List each version and EOS
SDK/JRE VersionEOS DateNotes
509/2015The table below does not reflect Java 5 EOS which occurred before this table was created.

See http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T1022684 for Java 5 fileset information
609/2017VIOS 2.2.6 will not have Java 6 requisites
709/2019


C) AIX and VIOS Release Notes

Table Purpose: List AIX Release Notes references if Java updates are documented
ReleaseTips
AIX 7.1.5Changes are made to /etc/environment, removal of Java 6 will require manual updates
VIOS 2.2.6Java 5 and 6 dependencies have been removed. Java 5 and/or Java 6 can be removed after an update to this release.


D) EOS Java Dependencies: AIX Fileset Reference

Table Purpose: List affected AIX Fileset version, new version, and brief support/usage statements if applicable
AIX
Fileset
DescriptionDependencies on latest EOS JavaUpdated DependenciesNotes, References, and
Support Tips
If you are at these levels:Update to these levels
Required JavaAIX or VIOS VersionVRMF
(This table will only list latest fileset versions still in support at the time of the Java EOS date)
Effective in
AIX VRMF
AIX Release or VIOS
Update Release
New
Required
Java
bos.aixpert.websm AIX Security Hardening WebSMJava6AIX 6.16.1.9.1006.1.9.3006100-09-10 (Extended Support)Java7
bos.ecc_client.rteElectronic Customer Care RuntimeJava6
*OR
Java7
AIX 6.16.1.0.100The versions listed in the previous column required Java6 *OR* Java7This is a dependency of bos.suma
AIX 7.17.1.4.30
AIX 7.27.2.1.0
bos.esagentElectronic Service Agent N/AN/AN/A6.6.09.3006100-09-10Java7A Java7 dependency was added to bos.esagent as it was separated from bos.ecc_client in packaging in 09/2017
7.1.5.0 7100-05-00
7.2.2.07200-02-00
bos.installers.siSolution Install softwareJava6AIX 6.16.1.9.1006.1.9.3006100-09-10 (Extended Support)Java7
AIX 7.17.1.4.07.1.4.407100-04-05
bos.net.ipsec.websmIP Security WebSMJava6AIX 6.16.1.9.1006.1.9.3006100-09-10 (Extended Support)Java7
dsm.coreDistributed Systems Management CoreJava6AIX 6.16.1.9.1006.1.9.3006100-09-10 (Extended Support)Java7
AIX 7.17.1.4.317.1.4.407100-04-05
VIOS 2.2.46.1.9.2016.1.9.2202.2.4.50
VIOS 2.2.56.1.9.2006.1.9.2202.2.5.30
eclipse2.rteEclipse Integrated Tool Platform RuntimeJava6AIX 6.1, AIX 7.12.1.3.1000 2.1.3.20006100-09-10 (Extended Support)
7100-04-05
Java7Dependency of bos.perf.gtools.perfwb
Performance Workbench
2.1.3.30007100-05-00
lwi.runtimeEclipse-Based Lightweight Infrastructure Runtime
(Used to host Director Web Applications like pconsole)
Java6AIX 6.16.1.9.2006.1.9.3006100-09-10 (Extended Support)Java7If you don't use System Director pconsole, it is safe to uninstall this fileset and any sysmgmt.pconsole dependencies.
VIOS
2.2.4
6.1.9.100 6.1.9.2202.2.4.50
VIOS 2.2.56.1.9.1006.1.9.2202.2.5.30
AIX 7.17.1.4.307.1.4.407100-04-05
sysmgt.cfgassistGUI (X11) Configuration assistant run on newly installed AIX systemJava6AIX 7.17.1.4.307.1.4.317100-04-05Java7If you don't have a graphical console, you can safely uninstall this fileset.
perf.analysis - VIOS onlyVIOS Performance toolsJava6VIOS
2.2.4
1.2.0.21.2.0.32.2.4.50Java7
VIOS
2.2.5
1.2.0.21.2.0.32.2.5.30
sysmgt.sguide.rteWebSM TaskGuide Runtime EnvironmentJava6AIX 6.16.1.9.1006.1.9.3006100-09-10 (Extended Support)Java7
VIOS
2.2.4
6.1.9.100 6.1.9.2202.2.4.50
VIOS 2.2.56.1.9.1006.1.9.2202.2.5.30
sysmgt.websm.frameworkWebSM Client/Server SupportJava6AIX 6.16.1.9.1006.1.9.3006100-09-10 (Extended Support)Java7
VIOS
2.2.4
6.1.9.100 6.1.9.2202.2.4.50
VIOS 2.2.56.1.9.1006.1.9.2202.2.5.30
sysmgtlib.framework.coreSystem Management Service Libraries Common CodeJava6AIX 6.16.1.9.1006.1.9.3006100-09-10 (Extended Support)Java7
VIOS
2.2.4
6.1.9.100 6.1.9.2202.2.4.50
VIOS 2.2.56.1.9.1006.1.9.2202.2.5.30


E) References

Table Purpose: Related Links
TitleURL
AIX Java Download and service information websiteChanges are made to /etc/environment, removal of Java 6 will require manual updates.
IBM Java for AIX Reference: Service Information and Download GuideJava 5 and Java 6 dependencies have been completely removed. Java 5 and/or Java 6 can be removed after an update to this release.
AIX Support LifecycleLists the AIX Technology Level (TL) release dates and end of service pack support (EoSPS) dates.



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Document Information

More support for:
AIX

Software version:
Version Independent

Operating system(s):
AIX

Document number:
632225

Modified date:
15 September 2021

UID

isg3T1025869

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