Fixes are available
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
8.5.5.17: 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
Files such as the following are filling space in the /tmp directory on Unix-like systems. healthcenterThreadsSource15037685724534983777.tmp healthcenterJLASource17989203960253563383.tmp healthcenterMemoryCountersSource12602999974941615096.tmp healthcenterTRACESubscriberSource12062840425746416595.tmp When tmp space fills up on AIX, it can cause issues. It also generates a bunch of files named like jmx3550039007781933218copy
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server Liberty Profile - Perf Monitoring * * Tools * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Health manager creates temporary files * * that do not get cleaned up in member * * server's /tmp directory * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** Health manager features internally uses health center agent to retrieve JVM monitoring and diagnostic information. Health center creates temporary files when enabled, these files tend to fill up the /tmp directory on Unix-like systems. Full /tmp directory can cause issues.
Problem conclusion
Updated the health center code to the latest version which fixes this problem. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.5.8. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI49140
Reported component name
WAS LIBERTY COR
Reported component ID
5725L2900
Reported release
855
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2015-09-22
Closed date
2015-10-08
Last modified date
2015-10-08
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
WAS LIBERTY COR
Fixed component ID
5725L2900
Applicable component levels
R855 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022