PM46950: GLOBAL FEDERATED REPOSITORY REALM IS GETTING MODIFIED IN THE SEC URITY DOMAINS AS WELL.

8.0.0.2: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 2
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APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• When modifying realm in the Federated Repository that realm
  name is getting modified in all security domains.  It should
  only get modified in domains that are using the global
  security federated repository reference.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server that using Federated Repository in   *
  *                  global security and in security domains.    *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: When the realm of a global security     *
  *                      federated repository is modified all    *
  *                      domains with federated repository are   *
  *                      modified.                               *
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  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  When a realm name is modified for a Federated Repository user
  registry the realm name should only be reflected in other
  Federated Reposity configurations that share the same instance.
  The realm names were getting modified in all instnaces of the
  Federated Repository.
  

Problem conclusion

• Make sure only realm names are only modified if they are in
  the same instance as the realm being modified.
  
  The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
  fix pack 8.0.0.2.  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

• R800 PSY

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