Software requirements

Before you can install IBM® Rational® Developer for AIX® and Linux V9.5, verify that your system meets the software requirements.

AIX Server System

  • AIX V6.1 TL 5 or higher 64-bit
    • TL 5 SP 4, or TL 6 SP 5, or higher for Performance Advisor
  • AIX V7.1 64-bit
    • TL 0 SP 3 or higher for Performance Advisor
  • IBM Rational Developer for AIX and Linux V9.5 support for the AIX release will end when that AIX release officially ends service, or when IBM Rational Developer for AIX and Linux V9.5 officially ends service.
  • AIX is needed only if the programming objects are located on AIX or the applications contain backend code on AIX.
  • To compile C, C++, or COBOL on AIX using the tooling, the appropriate compiler must be installed.
    1. IBM COBOL for AIX V4.1.1, 4.1, or 3.1
    2. IBM XL C/C++ for AIX V12.1, 11.1, 10.1, or 9.0
    3. IBM XL C for AIX V12.1, 11.1, 10.1, or 9.0
  • Additional setup is required for the tooling to access the AIX system. Refer to the Installation tasks for AIX/Linux server section for details.

Linux Server System

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Server 6 for IBM Power
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Server 6 x86-64
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Client 6 x86-64
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 (SP1 or higher) for IBM Power
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 (SP1 or higher) x86-64
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) 11 (SP1 or higher) x86-64
  • Ubuntu 12.04 LTS x86-64
  • Ubuntu 14.04 LTS for IBM Power
  • IBM Rational Developer for AIX and Linux V9.5 support for the Linux release will end when that Linux release officially ends service, or when IBM Rational Developer for AIX and Linux V9.5 officially ends service.
  • Linux is needed only if the programming objects are located on Linux or the applications contain backend code on Linux.
  • To compile C, or C++ on Linux using the tooling, the appropriate compiler must be installed.
    1. IBM XL C/C++ for Linux V12.1, 11.1, or 10.1
    2. GNU C/C++ compiler, 4.3 or higher
  • Additional setup is required for the tooling to access the Linux system. Refer to the Installation tasks for AIX/Linux server section for details.

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

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