Code for IBM i Minimum Requirements
The Code for i maintainers have updated the Code for i documentation with clearer minimum requirements.
As of today, the system minimums are:
- IBM i 7.3 – Technology Refresh 5 (TR5)
- SSH Daemon must be started on IBM i
- (Licensed program 5733-SC1 provides SSH support.)
STRTCPSVR *SSHD
starts the daemon- User
QSSHD
is enabled
Why TR5 or higher? IBM i 7.3 TR5 included an enhancement for the SQL built-in function EXTRACT() that is used by the Code for i Object Browser. Without TR5, users may receive the error message Token EPOCH was not valid
.
Always check back with the official Code for i documentation site for updates.
Incidentally, IBM i 7.3 has been out of support for almost a year. Versions 7.4 and 7.5 are excellent and another will come soon.
Behind the scenes
The details were discussed in a Code for i Github comment. Maintainer Christian Jorgensen wrote:
I think you’re right about EPOCH arriving in TR5 – back in 2018…! I hope you will advise the client to upgrade to a supported version of IBM i … IBM i needs just as much TLC as the Windoze and Linux servers – nobody would ever stop updating these servers, it simply doesn’t make sense. Keeping the server software updated minimizes security issues and provides more and modern functionality – this is a no-brainer in my mind.
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