WebSphere V7 Feature Pack for OSGi Applications and Java Persistence API (JPA) 2.0 Open Beta now Available!

I actually have two announcements to make. From a WebSphere perspective, I am pleased to announce the availability of the IBM WebSphere Application Server V7 Feature Pack for OSGi Applications and Java Persistence API (JPA) 2.0 Open Beta.

I know that's a mouth full, but this announcement clearly demonstrates IBM's commitment to both the OSGi and JPA programming models. Each of these features can be individually installed on a WebSphere v7 system (specifically, 7.0.0.7). More details on the specifics can be found on the official announcement page above.

The other item I would like to announce is the availability of the Apache OpenJPA 2.0.0-beta release. This beta release is 100% compatible with the JPA 2.0 TCK, plus it contains several other improvements outlined on the announcement. This OpenJPA 2.0.0-beta has been available for a couple of weeks, but I was waiting to announce it in conjunction with the WebSphere Open Beta. (Apache OpenJPA provides the basis for the WebSphere JPA solution.)

So, whether you are a WebSphere customer or just interested in experimenting with the latest JPA 2.0 feature set, one of these two offerings should fit the bill. Enjoy!

WebSphere JPA 2.0 Open Alpha is now available!

Hi,
The WebSphere JPA team is proud to announce the availability of the IBM WebSphere Application Server V7 Java Persistence API (JPA) 2.0 Open Alpha. Details can be found here...

https://www14.software.ibm.com/iwm/web/cc/earlyprograms/websphere/wsasjpaoa/

This JPA 2.0 Open Alpha is based off the Public Final Draft #2 of the JPA 2.0 specification, which can be found here...

http://jcp.org/en/jsr/detail?id=317

If you are looking for something a bit more readable that highlights the new JPA 2.0 features, you could also reference the following two articles...

http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/websphere/techjournal/0909_col_sutter/0909_col_sutter.html
http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/library/j-typesafejpa/

Since the WebSphere JPA solution is built on top of the Apache OpenJPA project, you can always follow our progress via these URLs...

http://openjpa.apache.org/
http://openjpa.apache.org/jpa-20-roadmap.html

Enjoy!
Kevin