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Getting Support and Downloads for Java on AIX on IBM Power Systems

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Question

How to get support and access to downloads for IBM and Open source versions of Java for AIX operating system on IBM Power Systems.

Answer

The information contained in this document is specific to installations and implementations of Java for use:
- With the AIX operating systems implemented on IBM Power Systems
- Not bundled or not packaged for the intended or specific IBM software products
- By custom applications, stand-alone Java programs, or non-IBM (other vendor) solutions.
For information about support and downloads for Java when used, bundled, or packaged with IBM Software products, consult with your local IBM account representative.  You can visit the IBM web site for the list of IBM world wide contacts.
 
 
 
Java Implementation for AIX on IBM Power Systems Do you have or need a paid support subscription? Download Images Product Support
Getting Support How to Report Issue
Open Source /
Open Community		 No For IBM licensed/TCK certified images, click:
Semeru Runtime Certified Edition

For Open Source licensed/uncertified images, click:
Semeru Runtime Open Edition.

For both editions, at the top of the page, click the second tab from the left to select appropriate Java release. To download, click "tar.gz" JDK and JRE images corresponding to the specific version interested in		 For OpenJDK class library problems, any reported and fixed issues can be searched in Bug Database.

For any OpenJ9 VM questions, click here to join the OpenJ9 slack channel
For OpenJDK class library problems, open an issue in the JDK Bug System.

For OpenJ9 VM problems, open an issue in the OpenJ9 GitHub repository.
Yes Standard Customer Support
Same as above. Same as above for free support.

Information for obtaining a paid support subscription is available from the web page Runtimes for Business.		 Same as above for free support.

With "Runtimes for Business" paid support, from the IBM Cognitive Support Platform (CSP), click the option to "Open a case"

Then, choose the following options:

Support Mission: Runtimes for Business Support Mission
  Alias: R4B Product: Runtimes for Business

Mission Team: R4B: OpenJDK

Support Skill: R4B: OpenJDK
Business Partner (ISV) Support
Same as above. Access telephone, live chat and email support at PartnerWorld Contact Services. **Same as above.
IBM Enterprise Java on AIX No NA At the IBM Java SDK Support web page , select the "How do I" tab. Then follow the procedures for "Discussing an issue without a support contract". For non-paid subscription users, issues can only be reported using the:

IBM Java Forum

and/or the

IBM AIX Forum
Yes
Standard Customer Support
IBM Java for AIX download images are available with paid support subscription from these sources:
The IBM Java for AIX Service Information Download Guide

ISO images from the IBM ESS / FixCentral Sites

Official AIX distributed media (for example, DVD)
If you know you have a paid support subscription, please refer to the IBM Support Guide.
***If your paid support subscription cannot be verified, please consult with your local IBM account representative using the IBM world wide contacts web site.
From the IBM Cognitive Support Platform (CSP) click the option to "Open a case"

Then choose the following options:
Support Mission: AIX

Alias: AIX

Mission Team: AIX: AIX CommApps/Java/Mail/Print/SNMP

Support Skill: AIX: AIX CommApps/Java/Mail/Print/SNMP
Business Partner (ISV) Support
Same as above. Access telephone, live chat, and email support at PartnerWorld Contact Services. **Open a Problem Management Report (PMR) using PartnerWorld Remote Technical Support.
**Not for:
End customer's systems
Company production systems or IBM software used for Run Your Business purposes.
Non-IBM operating systems and products
Unsupported releases and environments.
 
***If you do not have a valid and active IBM Support Subscription when opening a support case directly with IBM, you can expect delays in the resolution of your issue, as you may be referred to your IBM local account team to verify and/or establish the support subscription.
For customers with a paid and valid AIX software subscription, using IBM Enterprise Java 7.0, 7.1., and 8.0, support is available both for AIX features and non-IBM (other vendor,custom) solutions.
 
 

SUPPORT:

If you require more assistance, use the following step-by-step instructions to contact IBM to open a case for software with an active and valid support contract.  

1. Document (or collect screen captures of) all symptoms, errors, and messages related to your issue.

2.  Capture any logs or data relevant to the situation.

3.  Contact IBM to open a case:

   -For electronic support, visit the IBM Support Community:
     https://www.ibm.com/mysupport
   -If you require telephone support, see the web page:
      https://www.ibm.com/planetwide/

4.  Provide a clear, concise description of the issue.

 - For more information, see: Working with IBM AIX Support: Describing the problem.

5.  If the system is accessible, collect a system snap, and upload all of the details and data for your case.

 - For more information, see: Working with IBM AIX Support: Collecting snap data

 -You can attach files to your case in the IBM Support Community
 -Or Upload data to IBM testcase server analysis:

    http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733581

6.  Click here to submit feedback for this document.

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Modified date:
12 October 2021

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