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WebSphere Application Server - Support FYI

Product Lifecycle


Abstract

WebSphere Application Server Support

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IBM continues to be committed to supporting your journey with the WebSphere platform.
  • There is no planned end-of-support date for WebSphere 8.5.5 and 9.0.5.
  • IBM intends to support these WebSphere releases beyond Oracle's stated extended support date for Java 8.
Lifecycle policy type "Other" explained:
  • The WebSphere Application Server traditional component adheres to the Enhanced IBM Software Support Lifecycle Policy with additions while the WebSphere Liberty component adheres to a Single Stream Continuous Deliver (SSCD) Software Support Lifecycle Policy.
  • Since both Lifecycle policies apply in a single WebSphere Application Server product, the policy type must be designated as "Other" on the Support Lifecycle page.  The applicable Support Lifecycle policies are documented in separate related documents linked below.

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Modified date:
17 July 2025

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ibm10873142

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