Fix (APAR):  PI80467

Status:  Fix

Release:  8.5.5.11,8.5.5.10

Operating System:  z/OS

Supersedes Fixes:  

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  11060357

Date: 2017-06-08

Abstract:  Update how cells are obtained from the ORB cell pool

Description/symptom of problem:  
PI80467 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:                                              
Update how cells are obtained from the ORB cell pool            

LOCAL FIX:                                                      
None                                                            

PROBLEM SUMMARY

USERS AFFECTED:
 All users of IBM WebSphere Application
Server V8.0, V8.5, and V9.0

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
On WebSphere Application Server for
z/OS, an update is needed to how
extents are obtained for a cell pool.

RECOMMENDATION:
None

On WebSphere Application Server for z/OS, an update is needed
to how extents are obtained for a cell pool.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:                                             
An update has been made to how extents are obtained for a cell  
pool.                                                           
                                                                
The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in    
fix packs 8.0.0.14, 8.5.5.12, and 9.0.0.5.                      
                                                                
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:  Fix applies to Editions:
Release 8.5
__ Application Server (Express or BASE)
_X_ Network Deployment (ND)
__ Liberty Core
__ 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 Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.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 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: