WAS 8.5.5.9 on java sdk1.6 need to update to java sdk8

Question

I am trying to update only the java SDK in WebSphere 8.5.5.9 to 8

So far steps performed:- IBM Instalation Manager was of version 1.5.2 updated it to 1.8.5 I have the javasdk8 (8.0.2.10-WS-IBMWASJAVA-Win) downloaded already.

Started IBM Installation Manager-> Install -> selected IBM WebSphere SDK JAVA Tech Edition -> Next -> Getting message as Operating system is below the recommended minimum level for this product.

It does gives a link to check the details but its not much clear.

Answer 1

You can find the minimum supported levels for Java 8 here: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27045339

From that doc:

In 8.5.5.14 and later, or when selecting "IBM WebSphere SDK Java Technology Edition 8.0" at installation time on 8.5.5.11 and later prior operating system releases (such as Windows 2008, HP-UX 11iv2, RedHat Enterprise Linux 5, SLES 11 .0, SLES 10, Solaris 10, and z/OS 1.12) will no longer be supported.

Operating System minimums:

• AIX
• AIX 6.1 TL7
• AIX 7.1 TL3
• HP-UX IA64
• HP-UX 11i v3 (11.31)
• IBM i
• IBM i V7R1
• Linux
• RedHat Enterprise Linux 6
• RedHat Enterprise Linux 7
• SLES 11.1 (SP1)
• SLES 12
• Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
• Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
• Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
• Windows
• Windows 7 service pack 1
• Windows 8 (not Metro)
• Windows Server 2012
• Windows Server 2016
• Solaris
• Solaris 11
• z/OS
• z/OS 1.13
• z/OS 2.1
• z/OS 2.2

Hope that helps.