PI53589: ADD JAVA 8 AS OPTIONAL JDK FOR V8.5.5.9 AND UP

8.5.5.9: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 9
8.5.5.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 10
8.5.5.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 11
8.5.5.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 12
8.5.5.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 13
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 15
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
8.5.5.20: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.20
8.5.5.18: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 18
8.5.5.19: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 19
8.5.5.16: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 16
8.5.5.21: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.21

APAR status

• Closed as new function.

Error description

• Add Java 8 as an optional JDK to be installed with WebSphere
  8.5.5.9 and later.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server that would like to use Java 8        *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Add Java 8 as an optional SDK for       *
  *                      WebSphere Application Server            *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:  Java 8 is shipped as an optional SDK for    *
  *                  WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5.9.       *
  *                  Install the new package to use Java 8.      *
  ****************************************************************
  Java 8 is now available as an option for use with WebSphere
  Application Server 8.5.5.9.
  

Problem conclusion

• Java 8 is now available as an option for use with WebSphere
  Application Server 8.5.5.9.
  
  The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
  fix pack 8.5.5.9.  Please refer to the Recommended Updates
  page for delivery information:
  http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  WEBSPHERE APP S

• Fixed component ID

  5724J0800

Applicable component levels

• R850 PSY

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