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IBM Maximo Manage: Transition to Java 17 from Maximo Application Suite 9.1 support announcement

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As of the March 2025 feature release, which is part of the 9.1 main release, IBM Maximo Manage will fully support Java 17. Compatibility mode will be phased out, and the release will be exclusively based on Java 17.

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Maximo Manage Java 17 support and upgrade information

Starting from the March 2025 feature release (part of the 9.1 release), Maximo Manage is enhancing its platform to fully support Java 17. This represents a significant shift from previous versions.

Java version support

  • Maximo Manage 9.1 version (March 2025 and later): Full Java 17 support.
  • Maximo Manage 8.6.x, 8.7.x, 9.0.x, and 9.1 earlier (up to February 2025): Continue to support Java 8 compatibility mode (Java 11).

Runtime environment

The runtime Liberty version has been upgraded to support Java 17.

Downloadable Java 17

You can download the IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for Java 17 from the following link:
IBM Semeru Runtime Downloads.

Impact on existing functionality and JARs

While core functionality remains unchanged, some existing JARs are affected due to module dependencies and JAR compatibility issues. For detailed information on JAR modifications and troubleshooting Java 17-related issues, see the Troubleshooting guide for Java 17.

Diagnostic and testing in Maximo Manage

While upgrading to Java 17 does not introduce any functional changes, it is crucial to thoroughly test customizations, reports, automation scripts, and web services to ensure everything functions smoothly and without issues, see the Diagnostic and testing in Maximo for Java 17


Industry Solutions and Add-ons

Maximo Industry Solutions and Add-ons are also transitioning to Java 17. Please ensure that you upgrade to the corresponding versions to maintain compatibility. For more information, refer to the respective page.
 

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Document Information

Modified date:
03 March 2025

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