As we did in ELM 7.0.1 SR1, ELM 7.0.2 interim fix 18, and 7.0.3 interim fix 7, we are delivering a mid-year maintenance release that includes new features, replacement of internal components, and an updated installer.

Highlights

• Updated Java runtime to Java 17 (IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition V17)
• Include selected high-value, low-risk features, notably DOORS Next cross-server link constraints
• Include serviceability improvements
• Include fixes to product issues identified by customers (normal iFix content)
• Updated various internal components

Here’s a handy summary table:

For information about new features and functionality in the Engineering Lifecycle Management application, see the following topics:

• What’s new in Engineering Lifecycle Management Suite
• What’s new in Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
• What’s new in Engineering Workflow Management
• What’s new in Engineering Test Management
• What’s new in Jazz Reporting Service
• What’s new in Engineering Lifecycle Optimization – Engineering Insights
• What’s new in Engineering Lifecycle Optimization – Publishing

Why a Service Release?

The main driver for a Service Release (SR) is to remove old components from a deployed system. The ELM patch service is additive: a simple way to deploy that can update components; it has no way to remove old component versions. A service release is installed using an updated installer and/or updated IBM Installation Manager repositories. It provides a way to remove old component versions.

• Upgrades and new installs use an updated installer or installation repositories. For more detail, refer to Interactive install guide
• Where ELM 7.1 is already installed, a side-by-side installation should be done with the updated installer. For more detail, refer to Upgrading to 7.1.0 SR1 interim fix 4 by using side-by-side installation

ELM 7.1 SR1 interim fix 4 is the basis for future 7.1.0 maintenance (interim fix 5+, debug patches, etc.). This is the same pattern as earlier releases [Technote 6588059] (but follow the 7.1.0 documentation topic instead for the latest instructions).