IBM developer kits lifecycle dates
Use these dates to help you plan migration from older releases.
| SDK/JRE level | Platform | Product ID | GA1 | EOS2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | z/OS 31-bit | 5655-DGG | Mar 2015 | To Be Announced |
| 8 | z/OS 64-bit | 5655-DGH | Mar 2015 | To Be Announced |
| 8 | All other supported platforms | Not applicable | Feb 2015 | Apr 2022 |
| 7 | z/OS 31-bit | 5655-W43 | Oct 2011 | Sep 2019 |
| 7 | z/OS 64-bit | 5655-W44 | Oct 2011 | Sep 2019 |
| 7 | All other supported platforms | Not applicable | Sep 2011 | Sep 2019 |
| 6.0 | z/OS 31-bit | 5655-R31 | Jan 2008 | Sep 2018 |
| 6.0 | z/OS 64-bit | 5655-R32 | Jan 2008 | Sep 2018 |
| 6.0 | All other supported platforms | Not applicable | Nov 2007 | Sep 2017 |
| WebSphere Real Time V3.0 | All supported platforms | 5724-R04 | Nov 2004 | Sep 2017 |
1. The General Availability (GA) date listed is the latest date that a version/release of the product is available to all users, regardless of language or media.
2. The EOS (End of Service) date is the date when IBM will stop making fixes generally available.
If you are using an IBM SDK or JRE that is incorporated into an IBM or Vendor product, EOS dates might differ from those in the table:
- IBM Software Product. See the IBM Product Support Lifecycle.
- Vendor Product. Refer to the lifecycle information for the Product.