Fixes are available
8.5.5.5: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 5
8.5.5.6: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 6
8.5.5.7: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 7
8.5.5.8: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 8
8.5.5.9: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 9
8.5.5.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 10
8.5.5.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 11
8.5.5.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 12
8.5.5.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 13
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 15
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
8.5.5.20: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.20
8.5.5.18: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 18
8.5.5.19: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 19
8.5.5.16: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 16
8.5.5.21: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.21
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Client noted a difference in behavior between testConnection and the server with regard to establishing a connection to a WAS40 datasource. The two behaviors should be congruent. So, if the binder should not resolve variables in the user field, then the binder should be modified to call getUnexpandedString() rather than getString() to get the user. Otherwise, testConnection should be changed to resolve variables within the user field by invoking the VariableMap SPI method "expand(user)".
Local fix
N/A
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server V8.5 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: When the value of default username * * field of WAS40 datasource has $$ , $ * * is getting truncated * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** When the default username of WAS40 datasource has $$ in the value, $ is getting truncated due to variable expansion. A new System property is added to disable the variable expansion
Problem conclusion
A new JVM System property is provided to disable variable expansion of user name value Custom property name disableVariableExpansionForUserName Setting the Custom Property Application servers > server1 > Process definition > Java Virtual Machine > Custom properties disableVariableExpansionForUserName true APAR PI24960 is currently targeted for inclusion in Fix Pack 8.5.5.5 of WebSphere Application Server V8.5. 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.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI24960
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Reported component ID
5655I3500
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2014-09-02
Closed date
2014-12-02
Last modified date
2015-02-09
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Fixed component ID
5655I3500
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022