List of installation Java archive files

We can install Liberty by extracting a Java archive (JAR) file.

Note: We can alternatively install Liberty and optional features from the installation .zip files.

See Install Liberty by extracting a ZIP archive file.


Java archive files that contain all applicable features

The following JAR files contain the Liberty runtime and all features that apply to the specific edition.

    WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment Liberty

    wlp-nd-all-<fix_pack>.jar

    The WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment Liberty runtime environment and all Liberty features that apply to the edition.

    WebSphere Application Server Liberty base

    wlp-base-all-<fix_pack>.jar

    The single-server WebSphere Application Server Liberty runtime environment and all Liberty features that apply to the edition.

    WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core

    wlp-core-all-<fix_pack>.jar

    The WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core runtime environment and all Liberty features that apply to the edition.


Java archive files containing the Version 8.5.5.2 feature set

The following JAR files contain up to the Version 8.5.5.2 feature set at the latest level of code for the fix pack that we install. We can install additional assets from the Liberty Repository. For more information, see Install Liberty Repository assets.

Note: A removal notice for these JAR was issued as of the 16.0.0.2 fix pack. The files are being removed with the 18.0.0.2 fix pack.


WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment

    wlp-nd-runtime-<fix_pack>.jar

    Liberty for the WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment edition.

    wlp-extended-<fix_pack>.jar

    Program model extensions, licensed for use in production on any production licensed edition other than WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core. Before we can install wlp-extended-<fix_pack>.jar, we must install a production licensed edition of Liberty, other than WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core. For a list of the features provided by the programming model extensions archive, see Extended Program Models.

    wlp-extras-<fix_pack>.jar

    The embeddable EJB Container, and JPA client, to help with developing and testing EJB Lite and JPA applications. We must install this JAR file in an empty directory.


WebSphere Application Server for Developers (IPLA)

Note: Removal notices for these JARs were issued as of the 16.0.0.2 fix pack. The files are being removed with the 18.0.0.2 fix pack.

    wlp-developers-runtime-ipla-<fix_pack>.jar

    The production (IPLA) licensed Liberty for the WebSphere Application Server for Developers edition.

    wlp-extended-<fix_pack>.jar

    Program model extensions, licensed for use in production on any production licensed edition other than WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core. Before we can install wlp-extended-<fix_pack>.jar, we must install a production licensed edition of Liberty, other than WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core. For a list of the features provided by the programming model extensions archive, see Extended Program Models.

    wlp-extras-<fix_pack>.jar

    The embeddable EJB Container, and JPA client, to help with developing and testing EJB Lite and JPA applications. We must install this JAR file in an empty directory.


WebSphere Application Server for Developers (ILAN)

Note: Removal notices for these JARs were issued as of the 16.0.0.2 fix pack. The files are being removed with the 18.0.0.2 fix pack.

    wlp-developers-runtime-<fix_pack>.jar

    The developer who is licensed Liberty for the WebSphere Application Server for Developers edition.

    wlp-developers-extended-<fix_pack>.jar

    Program model extensions, licensed for use in development on the WebSphere Application Server for Developers edition. Before we can install wlp-developers-extended-<fix_pack>.jar, we must install Liberty for the WebSphere Application Server for Developers edition.

    wlp-developers-extras-<fix_pack>.jar

    The embeddable EJB Container, and JPA client, to help with developing and testing EJB Lite and JPA applications. We must install this JAR file in an empty directory.


WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment trial

Note: A removal notice for this JAR was issued as of the 16.0.0.2 fix pack. The files are being removed with the 18.0.0.2 fix pack.

    wlp-nd-runtime-trial-<fix_pack>.jar

    Liberty for the WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment edition, licensed for trial use.