Fix (APAR):  PI21552

Status:  Fix

Release:  8.5

Operating System:  z/OS

Supersedes Fixes:  

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  329138

Date: 2014-09-15

Abstract:  provide required support to remove symlink dependencies to authorized modules when starting servers via scripting

Description/symptom of problem:  
PI21552 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:                                              
Compatibility support is needed in IBM WebSphere Application    
Server V7.0, V8.0 and V8.5 with the application of z/OS APAR    
OA43650.  This compatibility support ensures symlinks to        
authorized modules are not used during server startup from      
provided shell scripts.                                         

LOCAL FIX:                                                      

PROBLEM SUMMARY

USERS AFFECTED:
 All users of IBM WebSphere Application
Server
V7.0, V8.0, V8.5 on z/OS

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
After applying z/OS APAR OA43650 it
is no longer possible to start
servers using the provided shell
scripts

RECOMMENDATION:
None

With z/OS APAR OA43650, when starting servers using the
startServer.sh shell script or when a node agent is started
automatically by the addNode.sh shell script, the following
error will occur:
BPXP029I OPEN ERROR FOR FILE PATH 210
.../AppServer/lib/s390-31/bboorb
DEVICE ID 13 INODE 248.
followed by an EC6 abend with reason  code 0594E04B.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:                                             
Code was added to ensure that the authorized modules used by    
the provided shell scripts to start the server are not loaded   
from a path that contains symlinks.                             
                                                                
APAR PI21552 is currently targeted for inclusion in Fix Packs   
7.0.0.35, 8.0.0.10, 8.5.5.4 of WebSphere Application Server on  
z/OS.                                                           
                                                                
Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery       
information:                                                    
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980   
                                                                
In addition, please refer to URL:                               
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=404&uid=swg27006970   
for Fix Pack PTF information.                                   


Directions to apply fix:  
NOTE: Mark with an X the:
1) Release the fix applies to
2) The Editions that apply
3) And then DELETE THIS NOTE

Fix applies to Editions:
Release 8.0
__ Application Server (Express or BASE)
__ Network Deployment (ND)
__ Edge Components
__ Developer

Install Fix to all WebSphere installations unless special instructions are included below.

Special Instructions: None

NOTE:
The user must:
* Logged in with the same authority level when unpacking a fix, fix pack or refresh pack.
* Be at V1.4.3 or newer of the Installation Manager. Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.

The IBM Information Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the Installation Manager to apply the iFixes.
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1r4/index.jsp.  Shutdown WebSphere Application Server before applying the iFixes.  Restart WebSphere Application Server after applying the iFixes.

Directions to remove fix:  

The IBM Information Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the Installation Manager to remove the iFixes.
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1r4/index.jsp.  Shutdown WebSphere Application Server before removing the iFixes.  Restart WebSphere Application Server after removing the iFixes.

Directions to re-apply fix:  
1) Shutdown WebSphere Application Server.

2) Follow the Fix instructions to apply the fix.

3) Restart WebSphere Application Server.



Additional Information: