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Status Planned for future release
Created by Guest
Created on May 24, 2022

Spectrum protect with java version 11

The latest version of the Java that is supported with the SP for VE and the server is version 8 which means that Java version 11 is not supported as it hasn't been tested.

But our customer is planning to remove Java 8 on all the servers across the environment and upgrade/Install Java 11 due to security concerns. So we need to know if we can use Java 11 with spectrum protect server, SP for VE and SP Baclient?

Idea priority High
  • Guest
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    Mar 9, 2023

    Any idea when Java 11 will have support/compatibility with Spectrum Protect?

  • Guest
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    Mar 9, 2023

    Hello Team,

    Please provide updates on this case

  • Admin
    Juan Carlos Jimenez Fuentes
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    Jun 28, 2022

    This request is a candidate for a future generally available (GA) release. IBM's statements regarding its plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice at IBM's sole discretion. IBM will update this request to reflect any changes.

    Updates to Java across the product components are being considered and are part of our short-term strategy. For more details on our roadmap please schedule a briefing with your account representative and me (juan.c.jimenez@ibm.com).

  • Guest
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    Jun 28, 2022

    Hi Juan, Hope you were able to get validations and review our request. Can you please expidite the same.


    Rahul R Karmarkar - Rahul.karmarkar@kyndryl.com

  • Guest
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    Jun 15, 2022

    we are awaiting response on this, please check and provide ETA

  • Guest
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    Jun 8, 2022

    Please provide the status update and any ETA?

  • Admin
    Juan Carlos Jimenez Fuentes
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    Jun 3, 2022

    The team is currently reviewing this request...

  • Guest
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    Jun 1, 2022

    Please give your attention on this request! It is really important for us

  • Guest
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    Jun 1, 2022

    Hello IBM SP DEV team. Please give your attention on this request.

  • Guest
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    Jun 1, 2022

    We need java 11 need to be tested asap as customer want to move to Java 11

  • Guest
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    May 31, 2022

    Please treat this as high priority and provide ETA on when we can confirm on Java 11 compatibility.

  • Guest
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    May 24, 2022

    We need this on urgent basis, as the environment is a banking sector and they want to secure their environment across all platforms. So they want an ETA on when we can confirm on Java 11 compatibility.