Skip to main contentMerative Support Docs (transitional)

8.1.2 CD

Cúram supported operating systems, prerequisites, and supported software.

Operating systems

Microsoft Windows

The Microsoft® Windows® platform is supported for designing, developing, testing, and building the application on a server.

Windows 10 Enterprise x86-64

BitnessBaseAnniversary UpdateCreator’s UpdateFall Creator’s UpdateApril 2018 Update180919031909200420H221H121H222H2Future
64-ExploitYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes

Windows 10 Pro x86-64

BitnessBaseAnniversary UpdateCreator’s UpdateFall Creator’s UpdateApril 2018 Update180919031909200420H221H121H222H2Future
64-ExploitYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes

Linux

The Linux® platform is supported for building the application on a server.

Red Hat® Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 x86-64

BitnessBase8.18.28.38.48.58.68.78.88.9Future
64-ExploitNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes

Prerequisites

Installation

The supported platforms for the Merative™ Cúram installers are Linux and Windows.

Java is required to run the Merative™ Cúram installers and the following versions are supported for this purpose.

PrerequisiteVersion
Adoptium OpenJDK8 and future fix packs
IBM® Runtime Environment, Java Technology Edition8 and future fix packs
Oracle Java SDK/JRE/JDK8.0 and future fix packs

Supported software

Accessibility

The following accessibility software is supported.

Supported softwareVersionBrowser
Freedom Scientific JAWS screen reader2023 and future fix packsMicrosoft Edge and JAWS 2023 is the only certified screen reader and browser combination.
Apple VoiceOverAny version and future fix packsGoogle Chrome 123 and VoiceOver on iPad with iOS 17.4.1 is the certified combination for tablets.

Application Servers

For the supported operating systems and necessary configuration information for these application servers, see the IBM® WebSphere® Application Server product site or the Oracle WebLogic Server product site documentation.

Container and Kubernetes platforms are not supported on these application servers.

Supported softwareVersionDetails
Oracle WebLogic Server 14c(14.1.1.0.0) and future patchesThe JDK (Java Development Kit) version 8 (and future fix packs) compatible with the WebLogic Server installation is supported. Later JDK versions (e.g. JDK 11) are not supported.
Note: Oracle Database is the only database that is supported for use with Oracle WebLogic Server.
IBM WebSphere Application Server9.0.5 and future fix packsThe JDK (Java Development Kit) version 8 (and future fix packs) supplied with the WebSphere Application Server installation is supported.
IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment9.0.5 and future fix packsThe JDK (Java Development Kit) version 8 (and future fix packs) supplied with the IBM WebSphere Application Server installation is supported.
IBM WebSphere Application Server for z/OS9.0.5 and future fix packsThe JDK (Java Development Kit) version 8 (and future fix packs) supplied with the IBM WebSphere Application Server installation is supported.

Databases

For the supported operating systems and necessary configuration information for these databases, see the database product documentation.

Database-as-a-Service or Container and Kubernetes platforms are not supported on these databases.

Supported softwareVersionDetails
IBM® Db2® Enterprise Server Edition11.5.5.0 and future fix packs
11.5.6.0 and future fix packs
11.5.7.0 and future fix packs
11.5.8.0 and future fix packs
11.5.9.0 and future fix packs
Reporting:
- - SPM Reporting and Analytics is supported on DB2 version 11.5.5.0 and future fix packs, future mod levels and their fix packs.
- The SPM data warehouse can be built on this version of Db2.
- Reporting ETLs can be built using a technology compatible with this version of Db2. Database-as-a-Service is not supported. Container and Kubernetes Platforms are not supported.
IBM Db2 for z/OS12.1 and future fix packsWhen using SPM with Db2 for z/OS, the provided db2jcc4.jar file in the $CURAMSDEJ/drivers folder is used to access Db2 for z/OS whether access is local to z/OS or via a remote deployment. However, the level of Db2 for z/OS may have dependencies with the client JDBC driver level; therefore, see the IBM Data Server Driver for JDBC and SQLJ versions and Db2 for z/OS APARs page for supported Db2 and JDBC levels.
H2 Database1.3.176 or future fix packsH2 is only supported for use in the development environment to aid application design, development and testing. The supported platforms are Windows 10. H2 is not supported for use with IBM Websphere Application Server or Oracle WebLogic Server. See the H2 site for further information and technical support.
IBM Db2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition11.5.5.0 and future fix packs
11.5.6.0 and future fix packs
11.5.7.0 and future fix packs
11.5.8.0 and future fix packs
11.5.9.0 and future fix packs
Reporting:
- - SPM Reporting and Analytics is supported on DB2 version 11.5.5.0 and future fix packs, future mod levels and their fix packs.
- The SPM data warehouse can be built on this version of Db2.
- Reporting ETLs can be built using a technology compatible with this version of Db2. Database-as-a-Service is not supported. Container and Kubernetes Platforms are not supported.
IBM Db2 Standard Edition VPC Option11.5.5.0 and future fix packs
11.5.6.0 and future fix packs
11.5.7.0 and future fix packs
11.5.8.0 and future fix packs
11.5.9.0 and future fix packs
Database-as-a-Service is not supported. Container and Kubernetes Platforms are not supported.
Oracle Database 19c(19.3) and future Release Updates (RU)
(19.3) Enterprise Edition and future Release Updates (RU)Reporting:
- Only the Enterprise Edition of Oracle Database 19c is supported for Curam Reporting.
- See the Oracle Database product site for certified configuration information on this product.
- Curam Reporting has been certified against Oracle 19c as a source database to host the Cúram Application database and as a target database to host Reporting databases.

Development Tools

Although technical support is not provided for any Integrated Development Environment (IDE) it should be possible to use any Java IDE for development. Support for IDEs should be sought from the relevant software vendor. The following IDEs have been tested, and their use is described in the documentation.

Note that the development of the application is restricted to the Windows platform (Windoww 10) and the listed tools have been tested only on that platform.

Supported softwareVersionDetails
Apache Ant1.10.6Please note that only Apache Ant 1.10.6 is supported. Associated fix packs are not.
Eclipse4.18 and future fix packsEclipse 4.18.0 and higher maintenance releases. Servlet Containers/Application Servers: Apache Tomcat 9.0.50, with Eclipse Tomcat Plugin 9.0.1. Java SE: IBM and Oracle Java SE JDK 8.0 and higher updates. Java EE: Oracle Java EE 6 and 7 and higher updates.
Rational Software Architect Designer9.5.0.1Supported as a Modeling Environment. Servlet Containers/Application Servers: Apache Tomcat 9.0.50, with Eclipse Tomcat Plugin 9.0.1. Java SE: IBM and Oracle Java SE JDK 8.0 and higher updates. Java EE: Oracle Java EE 6 and 7 and higher updates.
JavaAdoptium OpenJDK 8 and future fix packsCan be used for Cúram Development.
IBM JDK 1.8 and future fix packsCan be used for Cúram Development.
Oracle JDK 1.8 and futre fix packsCan be used for Cúram Development.

Reporting and Analysis

Eclipse Business Intelligent and Reporting Tools (BIRT) is an open source component that provides a development and execution environment for Cúram Business Intelligence (BI) content.

The use of a second Eclipse instance for BIRT development is recommended as standard Cúram development often requires an Eclipse version that is not compatible with the certified BIRT development environment.

For more information, see the Development Environment Installation Guide and the BIRT Developer Guide.

Supported softwareVersionDetails
Eclipse Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools4.8.0 and future fix packsCúram uses the all-in-one installation. For more information, see BIRT versions and platform support.

Web Browser Plug-Ins

Supported softwareVersionDetails
Adoptium OpenJDK8 and future fix packsJava is required for Microsoft Word Integration. Adoptium OpenJDK Version 8.0 is available as a free download from the Adoptium Home Page.
Microsoft Word2021 and future fix packsRequired for creating and editing Cúram communication documents in Microsoft Word format.
Oracle Java SDK/JRE/JDK8.0 and future fix packsJava is required for Microsoft Word Integration. JRE 8.0 - the most recently released version tested is JRE 1.8 u401. Available to download from the Oracle Java downloads page.

Web browsers

The minimum recommended resolution is 1366x768. The optimum DPI setting is Normal size.

Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari release new versions frequently and install updates automatically by default. Merative Cúram releases (V.R.M.F releases only) are generally tested on the latest version (for Chrome and Edge, stable releases only) of these browsers available at the start of the development cycle; if tested with no issues Merative will certify that version. The prerequisites advise the version that is certified at each new product release. If for any reason, Merative Cúram are unable to certify for that version, it may be necessary to revert back to a version that is previously fully certified. While Merative will support customers on newer versions of these browsers than the last certified version, they should understand that they have not been fully tested.

Standard desktop browser support

While every effort is made to ensure that internal case worker application pages use standard web technologies and formats that are compatible with all browsers, only the listed browsers are officially supported.

Universal Access desktop browser support

Universal Access has been specifically developed for public facing applications so browser support has been extended in this area.

  • For information about browser support for the Universal Access Responsive Web Application, see the prerequisites and supported software in the Universal Access Responsive Web Application documentation.
  • While every effort is made to ensure that the classic Universal Access application uses standard web technologies and formats that are compatible with all browsers, only the listed browsers are officially supported.
Supported softwareVersionDetails
Google Chrome123 and future fix packsThis browser is supported for both the Universal Access and Case Worker applications. Microsoft Word Integration and Arabic (RTL) are supported for this browser in the Case Worker application.
Microsoft Edge123 and future fix packsThis browser is supported for both the Universal Access and Case Worker applications. Microsoft Word Integration and Arabic (RTL) are supported for this browser in the Case Worker application.
Mozilla Firefox124 and future fix packsThis browser is supported only for the Universal Access application.
Apple Safari17 and future fix packsThis browser is supported only for the Universal Access application.

Tablet browser support

Google Chrome 123 and future fix packs are supported for tablet devices.