We are notifying you of a change to our product direction concerning the Mainframe DevOps Solution products
and components listed below.
- Endevor® – REST API and SOAP API (Web Services), Web Interface, and Bridge for Git
- InterTest™ and SymDump® – REST API and Testing Tools Server
- File Master™ Plus – File Master Plus Server (REST API and GUI API)
After careful consideration, and to ensure continued security, performance, and compatibility with modern Java
standards, we will no longer provide support for z/OS Java 8, 11, and 17, effective August 2026. Ensure your
systems have Java 21 or higher available before this date.
The change is planned to take effect with future maintenance PTFs that will become available before August
2026. Monitor for these PTFs and the associated information.
Because CCS Apache Tomcat is required by the impacted components, ensure you are current on Common
Components and Services for z/OS (CCS) maintenance. Keeping this software current ensures that you have the
latest functionality, protects you from security vulnerabilities, and ensures Java runtime compatibility.
Next Steps
- Evaluate Your Current Setup: Assess your use of the impacted Products/Components, your current Java
runtime version, and your Common Components and Services for z/OS maintenance level.
- Monitor for Java related PTFs: Watch for new maintenance PTFs for the impacted
Products/Components that will require Java 21.
- Contact Our Support Team: If you have any questions or concerns about this change or need assistance,
contact:
We appreciate your understanding as we continue to invest in the features that provide the most value to our
customers.
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