Fix (APAR):  PI39793

Status:  Fix

Release:  8.5.5.5

Operating System:  AIX,HP-UX,IBM i,Inspur K-UX,Linux,Mac OS,Solaris,Windows,z/OS

Supersedes Fixes:  

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  10716403

Date: 2015-05-12

Abstract:  Update WAS 8.5.5.5 License to exclude RAD

Description/symptom of problem:  
PI39793 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:                                              
Update WAS 8.5.5.5 License to exclude RAD                       
                                                                
Remove IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere         
Software v9.0 from the list of Supporting Programs licensed     
with WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.5 Program              

LOCAL FIX:                                                      

PROBLEM SUMMARY

USERS AFFECTED:
 All users of IBM WebSphere Application
Server Base, Express, Developers, Network
Deployment and z/OS editions

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
Fix license information in WebSphere
Application Server V8.5.5.5 to exclude
IBM Rational Application Developer for
WebSphere Software v9.0 as a supporting
program.

RECOMMENDATION:
None

The license in IBM WebSphere Application Server v8.5.5.5 for
Base, Network Deployment, Express, z/OS and Developers editions
incorrectly included a supporting program for IBM Rational
Application Developer for WebSphere Software v9.0 which should
not have been included.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:                                             
IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software v9.0  
has been excluded from the license file                         
                                                                
The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix
pack 8.5.5.6.  Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for 
delivery information:                                           
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980   


Directions to apply fix:  
Fix applies to Editions:
Release 8.5
_X Application Server (Express or BASE)
_X Network Deployment (ND)
__ Liberty Core
__ Edge Components
_X 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 Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.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 Knowledge 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 Knowledge 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:  The correct license can be viewed in the following URLs:

For IBM WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.5,
http://www-03.ibm.com/software/sla/sladb.nsf/lilookup/BBC03B4C804208D585257E3500627721?OpenDocument

For IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V8.5.5.5,
http://www-03.ibm.com/software/sla/sladb.nsf/lilookup/800A4E8D33D35A0685257E3500627974?OpenDocument

For IBM WebSphere Application Server - Express V8.5.5.5,
http://www-03.ibm.com/software/sla/sladb.nsf/lilookup/20524D92EAB778F685257E3500627F19?OpenDocument

For IBM WebSphere Application Server for z/OS V8.5.5.5,
http://www-03.ibm.com/software/sla/sladb.nsf/lilookup/B8F30E2FE414135085257E35006274E0?OpenDocument

For IBM WebSphere Application Server for Developers V8.5.5.5,   
http://www-03.ibm.com/software/sla/sladb.nsf/lilookup/AE1129516C784ADB85257E3500627BDC?OpenDocument