Software requirements

Before you can install IBM® Rational® Developer for i V9.1, verify that your system meets the software requirements.

IBM i System

  • IBM i 6.1, 7.1, or 7.2 with the following installed:
    • 5761WDS option 60 for 6.1
    • 5770WDS option 60 for 7.1 and 7.2
  • IBM Rational Developer for i V9.1 support for the IBM i release will end when that IBM i release officially ends service, or when IBM Rational Developer for i V9.1 officially ends service.
  • Some components will need additional program temporary fixes (PTFs). To find information about any required Power® Systems server PTFs:
    1. Open the Remote System Explorer perspective if it is not already open. The name of the current perspective is shown in the top left corner of the title bar for the Window. To open the Remote System Explorer perspective select Window > Open Perspective > Other and select Remote System Explorer from the list.
    2. Create a connection to your IBM i by expanding New Connection and double-clicking on IBM i.
    3. Expand your new connection and right click on IBM i Objects. Select Verify Connection from the menu. This displays a dialog that shows which required PTFs are already installed on the system and which ones are missing.
  • IBM i is needed only if the programming objects are located on the IBM i or the applications contain backend code on the IBM i.
  • To compile RPG, COBOL, C, C++, CL, or DDS on the IBM i using the Remote System Explorer (RSE), the compilers must be installed.

Client Operating system

The following operating systems are supported for this product:
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate Edition in 32-bit and 64-bit mode
  • Microsoft Windows 8 Professional and Enterprise Edition in 64-bit mode
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard and Enterprise Edition in 64-bit mode
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Desktop 6 x86-32 and x86-64
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) 11 x86-32 and x86-64
  • Ubuntu 12.04 LTS x86-32 and x86-64

Other software requirements

Some features of IBM Rational Developer for i V9.1, such as the IBM i Web Services and Java™ Tools feature require additional software.

Refer to the Planning what features to install section for details.


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