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Question asked by Anil Allaparthi on Mar 11, 2020
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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

Ian Staines

Mar 11, 2020 3:01 PM

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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.

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Mostafa Helmy

Mar 12, 2020 5:56 AM

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.

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Ian Staines

@ Mostafa Helmy on Mar 11, 2020 3:01 PM

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)

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.

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Pradeep Kadambar

Mar 11, 2020 3:12 PM

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.

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Ian Staines

@ Pradeep Kadambar on Mar 11, 2020 3:40 PM

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

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Anil Allaparthi Mar 16, 2020 11:02 PM

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

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Mostafa Helmy Mar 12, 2020 5:56 AM
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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.
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- Ian Staines @ Mostafa Helmy on Mar 11, 2020 3:01 PM
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  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.
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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.
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- Ian Staines @ Pradeep Kadambar on Mar 11, 2020 3:40 PM
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  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
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Anil Allaparthi Mar 16, 2020 11:02 PM
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This is great, thank you so much for all your responses.
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