Java SDK products on z/OS

IBM® SDK for z/OS®, Java™ Technology Edition downloads

These downloads are full function products that have passed the Java compatible test suites, carry the Java compatible logo, and provide the Java language and function for z/OS.

Products are available at no charge in both SMP/E and non-SMP/E format. You can order the product from IBM Software Manufacturing or you can download the identical code from the Web. Service is by full product replacement.

For information on when Security and Legacy Services features were first delivered in the SDK, see the Java Inventory Document (PDF, 471 KB).

For information on IBM SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, Version 11 delivery plans, see our recent Statement of Direction.

Downloads

The following versions are available to download:

• IBM SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, Version 8
• IBM SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, Version 7 Release 1
• IBM SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, Version 7

IBM SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, Version 8

The non-SMP/E installable format of the code is available only from the web.

The SMP/E installable format of the code is available only through Shopz (current level – SR6 FP36)

Visit the Shopz website at http://www.ibm.com/software/ShopzSeries

When ordering:

• The product number is 5655-DGG (31 bit) or 5655-DGH (64 bit)
• The subscription and service number is 5655-I48

For more product details, read the formal announcement.

For product service history, see IBM Support – Historical SR/FP, APAR and PTF data for IBM SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, Version 8.0.

IBM specific features for z/OS Security and Legacy Services Components are described in the z/OS Security and Legacy Services Overview – IBM SDK, Java™ Technology Edition, Version 8.0.

IBM SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, Version 7 Release 1

The non-SMP/E installable format of the code is available only from the web.

The SMP/E installable format of the code is available only through Shopz (current level – SR4 FP90)

Visit the Shopz website at http://www.ibm.com/software/ShopzSeries

When ordering:

• The product number is 5655-W43 (31 bit) or 5655-W44 (64 bit)
• The subscription and service number is 5655-I48

For more product details, read the formal announcement.

For product service history, see IBM Support – Historical SR/FP, APAR and PTF data for IBM SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, Version 7.1.

IBM specific features for z/OS Security and Legacy Services Components are described in the z/OS Security and Legacy Services Overview – IBM SDK, Java™ Technology Edition, Version 7.1.

IBM SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, Version 7

The non-SMP/E installable format of the code is available only from the web.

The SMP/E installable format of the code is available only through Shopz (current level – SR10 FP90)

Visit the Shopz website at http://www.ibm.com/software/ShopzSeries

When ordering:

• The product number is 5655-W43 (31 bit) or 5655-W44 (64 bit)
• The subscription and service number is 5655-I48

For more product details, read the formal announcement.

For product service history, see IBM Support – Historical SR/FP, APAR and PTF data for IBM SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, Version 7.0.

IBM specific features for z/OS Security and Legacy Services Components are described in the z/OS Security and Legacy Services Overview – IBM SDK, Java™ Technology Edition, Version 7.0.

Additional resources

IBM websites

• DeveloperWorks: z Systems Developer Community
• DeveloperWorks: Request for Enhancement (RFE) Community

Articles

• Best practices for using the Java Native Interface

  Techniques and tools for averting the 10 most common JNI programming mistakes.

• IBM 64-Bit Redbook

  This redbook describes the z/OS 64-bit C/C++ and Java Programming Environment.

Other information

• Oracle Corp. Java Technology
• Java batch jobs on z/OS and OS/390
• Hints and Tips for Java on z/OS
• IBM SDK Lifecycle Dates