Supported Versions
- Current versions of LANSA products
- Statement of support for LANSA software
- Details of supported third-party software and hardware combinations
- Current version release dates
- Current media spin numbers
Current versions of LANSA products
Service Pack 1 (SP1) for V12 became Generally Available in June 2011.
| Product | Version | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Visual LANSA | Version 12 SP1 | |
| Visual LANSA Framework & RAMP | EPC870 | Requires LANSA V12 SP1 and RDMLX |
| LANSA for iSeries | Version 12 SP1 | |
| LANSA for the Web | Version 12 SP1 | Included as part of Visual LANSA and LANSA for iSeries V12 SP1 |
| LANSA on Linux Support | Version 12 SP1 | Visual LANSA (including LANSA for the Web), LANSA Integrator and LANSA Web Server |
| LANSA Integrator | EPC869 | Requires LANSA V12 SP1 |
| LANSA Composer | Version 3.0 | |
| LANSA Open | Version 12 SP1 | |
| LANSA Client | Version 12 | Includes: LANSA Open Version 12 |
| LANSA Commerce Edition | Version 4 | |
| LANSA Commerce Edition - for BPCS | Version 2 | Support BPCS 6, BPCS 8 and BPCS CD |
| LANSA Data Secure Direct | Version 2.1 | |
| LANSA Data Sync Direct | Version 6 |
Statement of support for LANSA software
Unless otherwise stated, LANSA supports versions bounded by the latest shipped version of LANSA and the immediate prior version. Current supported versions of LANSA are Version 12 Service Pack 1 at the latest EPC level and Version 11 Service Pack 5 at the latest EPC level.
End of Support notice: Support for LANSA Version 10.0 has now ended. This version of LANSA is no longer supported.
Notes:
- You must upgrade to LANSA V12 or V11 SP5 to implement IBM i 6.1.
- There are no plans for Windows Server 2008 R2 support in LANSA V11 SP5. Only LANSA Version 12.0 and later will have any level of support for Windows Server 2008 R2.
Details of supported third-party software and hardware combinations
For details of the third-party software and hardware combinations that are supported when running LANSA software please review the following documents. This information relates to English-language versions only.
- Important Supported Platforms notifications (including major additions and removals) Updated June 2011
- LANSA Version 12 Supported Platforms document (PDF 521KB) Updated June 2011
- LANSA Version 11 Supported Platforms document (PDF 481KB) Updated June 2011
- Virtualization Support Policy for LANSA Products (PDF 81KB)
Any software and/or hardware combination or item not referenced in the Supported Platforms documents are considered to be Uncertified.
Note: LANSA only supports versions of operating systems that are supported by the vendor.
Customers who wish to continue using unsupported third-party products after the vendors support ceases will have to reproduce any issues on a supported version of the third-party product prior to reporting the problem to LANSA support. LANSA cannot support a third-party product when the vendor no longer supports it.
- For IBM i, i5/OS, & OS/400 release support see
http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/software/i5osschedule.html
- For Microsoft operating system support see
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=lifecycle
Current version release dates
LANSA Version 12 became generally available in February 2010. Service Pack 1 (SP1) for V12 became Generally Available in June 2011.
This release includes Visual LANSA, LANSA for the Web, LANSA for iSeries, LANSA Integrator, LANSA Open and Documentation complete in English, French and Japanese languages.
For a summary of What's New in Version 12 SP1 you can View the What's New document (CHM 1.96MB - Requires Internet Explorer).
A detailed list of changes (Readme) and a summary of new features (What's New) is available on the LANSA V12 Service Pack 1 DVD. The support call ID (CCS number) in the Readme files will help you locate any changes that you have requested.
LANSA Client Version 12 became generally available in May 2010.
The LANSA Client Software includes English, French and Japanese language versions.
Note: There will be no CD or DVD delivery of LANSA Client V12. LANSA Client V12 can be requested from your product vendor.
Updated versions of the LANSA Client Guides are available from the Documentation page.
LANSA Composer Version 3.0 became generally available in August 2010.
For a summary of What's New in Version 3.0 you can review the LANSA Composer Guide on the Documentation page.
LANSA on Linux Version 12 SP1 became generally available in October 2011.
Updated versions of the LANSA on Linux Guides are available from the Documentation page.
Current media spin numbers
The media spin number can be found on the CD/DVD itself. The media spin number can be used to identify whether you have the latest LANSA software. If your media spin numbers don't match what is listed on this table, you should order the latest LANSA software from your product vendor.
The spin numbers for the current media are as follows:
| Media | Spin |
|---|---|
| LANSA Windows, LANSA on Linux and IBM i Software V12 SP1 DVD | 0316^ |
| LANSA Client Software | * |
| LANSA Composer Software DVD | 0311 |
^ LANSA IBM i Software CD 1 & 2 (alternative to DVD) available on request from your product vendor.
* There will be no CD or DVD delivery of LANSA Client V12. LANSA Client V12 can be requested from your product vendor.
Note: Spin 0316 delivers LANSA V12 SP1 and LANSA Linux V12 SP1 at EPC871 level. Spin 0316 also allows automatic install of EPC869 for LANSA Integrator and EPC870 for Visual LANSA Framework.
Disclaimer
The information contained on these pages represents the current view of LANSA on the issues discussed as of the date of publication. Because LANSA must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of LANSA, and LANSA cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication. The information in these pages refers to the English language versions of LANSA software. Contact your regional office for availability information for non-English versions of LANSA software. Some regions may delay distribution of English and non-English versions due to translation and quality assurance tasks.
