Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
For fixpack 8501 the WebSphere Application Server for z/OS install image contains hidden directories in the root install directory to contain the JDK PAX files. (These directories are named .jdk6paxfiles and .jdk7paxfiles.) These directories should not appear in the WebSphere Application Server for z/OS configuration images, but some of the customization scripts create symbolic links in the configuration images to these directores.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server for z/OS V8.5 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The WebSphere Application Server for * * z/OS Version 8.5 configuration image * * contains unnecessary symbolic links. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** Two "hidden" directories were added to the WebSphere Application Server for z/OS install images for fix pack 8.5.0.1 - .jdk6pakfiles and .jdk7pakfiles. When the zUpdateSymlinks.sh script is invoked (either due to a service upgrade or profile augmentation) it will generate symbolic links in the configuration image that point to these two directories. These symbolic links should not be generated because the files contained in these directories are used only during install processing.
Problem conclusion
The .jdk6pakfiles and .jdk7pakfiles directories were added to the list of directories that the zUpdateSymlinks.sh script ignores. This prevents the script from generating symbolic links in the configuration image that point to these directories. APAR PM66899 is currently targeted for inclusion in Fix Pack 8.5.0.1 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
PM66899
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
2012-06-15
Closed date
2012-07-19
Last modified date
2012-09-21
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
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Document Information
Modified date:
29 October 2021