PI69739: An out-of-date message appears on starting a dynamic cluster in a cell after migrating to version 9

9.0.0.2: WebSphere Application Server traditional V9.0 Fix Pack 2
9.0.0.3: WebSphere Application Server traditional V9.0 Fix Pack 3
9.0.0.4: WebSphere Application Server traditional V9.0 Fix Pack 4
9.0.0.5: WebSphere Application Server traditional V9.0 Fix Pack 5
9.0.0.6: WebSphere Application Server traditional V9.0 Fix Pack 6
9.0.0.7: WebSphere Application Server traditional V9.0 Fix Pack 7
9.0.0.8: WebSphere Application Server traditional V9.0 Fix Pack 8
9.0.0.9: WebSphere Application Server traditional V9.0 Fix Pack 9
9.0.0.10: WebSphere Application Server traditional V9.0 Fix Pack 10
9.0.0.11: WebSphere Application Server traditional V9.0 Fix Pack 11
9.0.5.0: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Refresh Pack
9.0.5.1: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 1
9.0.5.2: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 2
9.0.5.3: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 3
9.0.5.4: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 4
9.0.5.5: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 5
WebSphere Application Server traditional 9.0.5.6
9.0.5.7: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 7
9.0.5.8: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5.8
9.0.5.9: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5.9
9.0.5.10: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5.10
9.0.5.11: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5.11

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• In a partially upgraded WebSphere v9 cell, which is upgraded
  from version 8.5.x or earlier, on starting a dynamic cluster
  the following message is prompted due to the existence of
  one or more nodes in pre-v9 version.  This first part of the
  message is out-of-date.
  
  Non WebSphere Extended Deployment version 6.x and above
  nodes exist in this membership policy. Changes to the server
  template will not be replicated for those nodes.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  Users migrating WebSphere Application       *
  *                  Server V8.5.5 to WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server V9.                                  *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: An out-of-date WebSphere Virtual        *
  *                      Enterprise message is prompted on       *
  *                      starting a dynamic cluster after        *
  *                      partially upgrading a WebSphere         *
  *                      Application Server V8.5.5 (or earlier)  *
  *                      cell, which contains the dynamic        *
  *                      cluster, to WebSphere Application       *
  *                      Server V9.                              *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  In a partially upgraded WebSphere Application Server V9 cell,
  which is upgraded from version 8.5 or earlier, on starting a
  dynamic cluster the following message is prompted due to the
  existence of one or more nodes in a pre-V9 version.  This first
  part of the message is out-of-date.
  
  Non WebSphere Extended Deployment version 6.x and above nodes
  exist in this membership policy. Changes to the server template
  will not be replicated for those nodes.
  

Problem conclusion

• The out-of-date message which mentioned "WebSphere Extended
  Deployment..."  has been updated as follows:
  
  WebSphere Application Server version v8.5 or earlier nodes exist
  in this membership policy. Changes to the server template will
  not be replicated for those nodes.
  
  The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix
  pack 9.0.0.2.  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

• R900 PSY

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