IBM has updated its Semeru Runtime for z/OS, and it now includes the security extensions that many users have been eager to get. This IBM Semeru Runtime provides an IBM supported distribution that’s at the OpenJDK 11 function level. It’s available to all z/OS licensees at no additional charge, and standard IBM defect support is included as part of your base z/OS support entitlement. Details here:
https://community.ibm.com/community/user/ibmz-and-linuxone/blogs/james-tang1/2022/06/09/java-11-on-zos-security-extensions-are-now-availab You can either obtain the IBM Semeru Runtime via Shopz (in SMP/E installable form) using IBM Program Number 5655-DGJ or in non-SMP/E form from the download site mentioned in this article. This is a “LTS” release per *IBM’s* support lifecycle. There’s currently no announced End of Service date for this version of the IBM Semeru Runtime. If you’d like the Linux on IBM zSystems and LinuxONE version then that’s available for download here: https://developer.ibm.com/languages/java/semeru-runtimes/ In case you’re wondering, “Semeru” is the name of an active volcano on the Indonesian island of Java. — — — — — Timothy Sipples Senior Architect Digital Assets, Industry Solutions, and Cybersecurity IBM zSystems/LinuxONE, Asia-Pacific [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
