Release Notes - IBM Rational Developer for System z Version 9.0

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Description

Rational® Developer for System z® consists of a common workbench and an integrated set of tools that support end-to-end, model-based development, runtime testing, and rapid deployment of simple and complex applications. It offers an integrated development environment (IDE) with advanced, easy-to-use tools and features to help WebSphere®, CICS®, and IMS™ developers rapidly design, code, and deploy complex applications.

For more information on the enhancements and added function in Rational Developer for System z Version 9.0, see the What's New topic in the Rational Developer for System z information center .

For more information on the Rational Developer family of products, see the Rational Developer family of products website.

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Announcement

The Rational Developer for System z announcement is available on the IBM Rational Developer for System z website library page. To view the Rational Developer for System z announcement, go to the website, select the appropriate version tab and then select the Announcement Letter.

The Announcement Letter contains the following information:
  • Product description, including a description of new functions
  • Product positioning statement
  • Packaging and ordering details
  • International compatibility information

System requirements

For the latest and most up-to-date hardware and software requirements, go to the Rational Developer for System z website and select the System Requirements tab. Hardware and software requirements are also documented in the Rational Developer for System z Prerequisites Guide (SC23-7659) found on the Rational Developer for System z website library page.

For the most up to date versions of the complete documentation, including installation instructions, white papers, podcasts, case studies, and tutorials, see the Rational Developer for System z website library page.

Installing Rational Developer for System z

For information about installing the help content locally for Rational Developer for System z , see Installing help content locally using the Local Help Updater and the RDz90_updateSite.zip file

For information on installing and configuring Developer for System z, see the following documents:

Note: The installation and configuration guides are available on the Rational Developer for System z website library page, in the Rational Developer for System z information center and on the Rational Developer for System z Quick Start Guide and Documentation Disc. The Host installation and configuration guides are also available on the Rational Developer for System z Server for z/OS Installation Disc
Note: For the most up to date versions of the complete documentation, including installation instructions, white papers, podcasts, case studies, and tutorials, see the library page on the Rational Developer for System z website library page.

Known problems

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