PI54818: GlobalGCObjectType is being logged in SystemOut under normal log ging

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

• The issue here of concern is that the under normal Logging,
  the
  following information is logged in the JVM Systemout even
  when
  no trace specification is set.
  
  
  
  [12/7/15 13:22:12:713 CST] 00000001 SystemOut     O
  java.lang:type=Compilation
  [12/7/15 13:22:12:713 CST] 00000001 SystemOut     O
  java.lang:type=MemoryPool,name=JIT code cache
  [12/7/15 13:22:12:714 CST] 00000001 SystemOut     O
  java.lang:type=Memory
  [12/7/15 13:22:12:714 CST] 00000001 SystemOut     O
  java.lang:type=GarbageCollector,name=MarkSweepCompact
  
  This config setting information should not be exposed by
  default.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server WAS ND edition- Virtual              *
  *                  Enterprise/IM Component                     *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: GlobalGCObjectType is being logged in   *
  *                      SystemOut under normal logging.         *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  GlobalGCObjectType is being logged in SystemOut under normal
  logging .
  

Problem conclusion

• The code has been fixed by moving GlobalGCObjectType logging
  from normal logging to trace logging.
  
  The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix
  pack 8.5.5.9.  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 is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  WEBS APP SERV N

• Fixed component ID

  5724H8800

Applicable component levels

• R850 PSY

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