OS support for Software Only Option

[AnilAllaparthi]

Since IGL 7.2 do not support Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 5.x or 6.x. and only supports RHEL 7.2+

For Software Only Option:

We are currently running IGL 7.0.2 on RHEL 6 and we are working with our Internal Server teams for available options to move to RHEL 7 (Still figuring out In-place upgrade vs Migrate to new server options).

Since we are only deploying ear files on WebSphere. We are wondering – if we can still attempt to upgrade IGL from 7.0.2 version to IGL 7.2 on WAS 8.5.5 running on RHEL 6 and later migrate/upgrade OS to RHEL 7?

Application Server : WebSphere 8.5.5

OS : RHEL 6.10

IGL 7.0.2 Patch 07

[MHelmy]

The OS version is irrelevant for WebSphere/WebLogic installations. As long as the WebSphere/WebLogic and JDK version used are supported for the used IGL application version, then we really don't care about the OS version.

[IanStaines · Accepted solution]

I think the JDK version is the most critical factor and that will drive all your other choices.

• Tied to the JDK version is the requirement for an Oracle JDBC driver to connect to your remote database.  
• The JDBC driver must be both compatible with your Oracle version and compatible with your JDK version.
• It is my understanding that WebSphere 8.5.5 can run Java 1.8 but there are unique configuration requirements to get this to work.  You should engage IBM for assistance. 

Note1: The  7.2.0 installation guide has the following statement with regards to the JDK version for 7.2.0 on WebSphere.   

Requirement
IBM JDK1.7 (supported, but deprecated) or 1.8 (recommended)

Although it says Java 1.7 is supported, I am not aware of any supported combinations of WebSphere, Oracle JDBC and Oracle database versions that would allow for JDK 1.7.  Customers should be strongly encouraged to use Java 1.8 with 7.2.0 product.

Note2:  Although we do not make an operating system statement for RSA Identity Governance & Lifecycle 7.2.0 server on WebSphere we do make a statement about AFX.   I am not aware of any issues with RHEL 6 but it would be best effort support.

AFX Server
The following platforms are currently supported:
Operating Systems JDK SUSE Enterprise Linux Server 12 AdoptOpenJDK 1.8 and higher RHEL 7.2+

You may wish to reach out to an RSA vendor for guidance on interpreting all of these requirements.

[PradeepKadambar]

Also, you might want to consider upgrading your WAS 8.5.5 and move on to 9.x. You will probably need to do that sooner than later in your organization.

[IanStaines]

I agree, at this time this appears to be the sweet spot for WebSphere deployments.

• RSA Identity Governance & Lifecycle 7.2.0
• WebSphere 9.0
• Java 1.8
• ojdbc8
• Oracle 12.2.0.1

[AnilAllaparthi]

This is great, thank you so much for all your responses.