Upgrade planning - Future software releases

IBM i functions

Packaging (LPP, Installable Option, Menu Option)

Replacement product information

Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) server

Function in IBM i (5770-SS1) base

A replacement function is the Internet Systems Consortium's (ISC) DHCP Server called Kea. This is not the only replacement product available. Other companies may also offer function which provides a DHCP server.

Native Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server

Function in IBM i (5770-SS1) base

A replacement function is the Internet Systems Consortium's (ISC) DHCP Server called Kea. This is not the only replacement product available. Other companies may also offer function which provides a DHCP server.

Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS)

Function in IBM i (5770-SS1) base

None

Domain Name System (DNS) Server

Function in IBM i (5770-SS1) option 31

There are many external DNS servers available in the marketplace that can be leveraged.

Route Daemon (RouteD)

Function in IBM i (5770-SS1) base

IBM i's OMPROUTED is an alternative to RouteD. OMPROUTED supports RIP, RIP next generation (RIPng) for Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocols.

Virtual Private Network (VPN) Internet Key Exchange version 1 (IKEv1) protocol

Function in IBM i (5770-SS1) base

IBM i's more modern and secure replacement is VPN IKEv2 protocol.

IP Payload Compression protocol (IPComp)

Function in IBM i (5770-SS1) base

IPComp is supported with IKEv1 but not IKEv2. Because IKEv1 is being withdrawn, IPComp is also being withdrawn.

Quality of Service (QoS) Server

Function in IBM i (5770-SS1) base

None

FAX (IBM Facsimile Support for i)

5798-FAX

Replacement Fax solutions include these products:
- CloudFax from International Presence
- FastFax from Fresche Solutions
- BlueSeries Fax from System & Method A/S

These are not the only replacement products available. Other companies may also offer function which provides a Fax solution.

FRCA (Fast Response Cache Accelerator) for HTTP Server

Function in IBM i (5770-SS1) base

The IBM HTTP Server for i (Powered by Apache) has several built-in caching options.

Performance Graphics

Performance Tools for i (5770-PT1) option 9

Navigator for i

Performance Advisor

Performance Tools for i (5770-PT1) option 10

None

Graphical Data Display Manager (GDDM)

IBM i (5770-SS1) option 14

None

OptiConnect

IBM i (5770-SS1) option 23

The main use of OptiConnect is for ObjectConnect (another installable option of 5770-SS1) to run over virtual OptiConnect. Running ObjectConnect over IP with TLS (Transport Layer Security) is an alternative.

Binary Synchronous Communications (Bisync) protocol

Function in IBM i (5770-SS1) base

None

Point to Point Protocol (PPP) and Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)

Function in IBM i (5770-SS1) base

None

IBM Technology for Java 11 64bit IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition

(5770-JV1) option 19

Use supported Java releases Java 17 or later.

IBM Rational Development Studio for i Application Development Toolset is withdrawing selected tools:
- Report Layout Utility (RLU)
- Screen Design Aid (SDA)
- File Compare and Merge Utility (FCMU)
- Advanced Printer Function (APF)
- Character Generator Utility (CGU)
- Data File Utility (DFU)

Rational Development Studio for i (5770-WDS) option 21

There are several options for replacement, including Rational Developer for i, Code for i, and others.

Business Graphics Utility

5761-DS2

There are several options for replacement, including Rational Developer for i, Code for i, and others.

IBM Technology for Java 11 64bit (Option 19 of product 5770-JV1)

Installable option in product JV1

Use supported Java releases.

Management Central

Installed as part of the operating system

The only access to Management Central is through Access for Windows which was removed from support in April 2019.