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IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment

IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment is one of the runtime options of IBM WebSphere Application Server, a Java server runtime for running and managing Java EE and Jakarta EE enterprise applications. IBM lists it beside the base edition, z/OS, Liberty and WebSphere Hybrid Edition. The product line can be deployed on premises, in private or public cloud, or in hybrid setups.

IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment is an IBM product filed under Application Server Software. Lifecycle: versioned, 10 versions listed, latest 9.0.x (24 Jun 2016).

Source: IBM WebSphere Application Server, retrieved 15 Oct 2026

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Release and support dates as published by IBM; dates within the next 12 months are highlighted, past dates dimmed. Retrieved 2026-10-14.

IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment 10 versions

Traditional WebSphere Application Server; the lifecycle list gives the same dates for the base, Network Deployment and Express packaging. IBM states there is no planned end of support date for versions 8.5.5 and 9.0.5 (Liberty follows a single-stream continuous delivery policy).

VersionReleasedEnd of saleEnd of standard supportEnd of extended supportSource
9.0.xOther–––[1][8]
9.0.0Enhanced–––[1][8]
8.5.xOther–––[1][8]

Lifecycle Policy

  • Enhanced. IBM provides defect and non-defect support for at least five years from general availability, with optional support extensions of at least three further years for an extra charge. [6]
  • Standard. IBM provides defect and non-defect support for at least three years from general availability, with optional support extensions of at least two further years for an extra charge. [6]
  • Continuous Delivery. IBM provides support for at least two years from general availability, with optional support extensions of at least one further year for an extra charge. [6]
  • Other. Products listed as Other may not follow the two-to-five-year support period or offer support extensions; IBM details them in the Product Lifecycle comments and announcement letters. [6]
Sources 3
  1. IBM Product Lifecycle List (CSV) retrieved 2026-10-13
  2. IBM software support lifecycle policies retrieved 2026-10-14
  3. WebSphere Application Server - Support FYI retrieved 2026-10-14

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Metrics 1

Processor Value Unit (PVU)PVU

SKUs 11

IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment for Linux on System z Processor Value Unit (PVU) SW Subscription & Support Reinstatement 12 MonthsD55WRLLIBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment for Linux on z Systems per Virtual Processor Core Monthly LicenseD1NZBLLIBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment for Linux on z Systems Virtual Processor Core Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal 12 MonthsE0MXLLLIBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment for Linux on z Systems Virtual Processor Core License + SW Subscription & Support 12 MonthsD1NZ0LLIBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment Linux on zSeries Processor Value Unit from WebSphere Server Advanced Single Server Trade Up License + SW Subscription & Support 12 MonthsD55WSLLIBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment per Virtual Processor Core Monthly LicenseD1NZALLIBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment Processor Value Unit (PVU) for Linux on System z Annual SW Subscription & Support RenewalE025TLLIBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment Processor Value Unit (PVU) from WebSphere Application Server Trade Up License + SW Subscription & Support 12 MonthsD55WNLL

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