PQ79193; 5.0.2.1: When servlet throw permanently UnavailableException
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Abstract
WebSphere Application Server does not call destroy() method of the servlet if servlet throw permanent unavailableException during the service of the request.
 
Download Description
The Java Servlet Specification Version 2.3 section "SRV.2.3.3.2 Exceptions During Request Handling" states "If a permanent unavailability is indicated by the UnavailableException, the servlet container must remove the servlet from service, call its destroy method, and release the servlet instance."

Currently the servlet's destroy method is not being called when a permanent unavailability is indicated by the UnavailableException.

Users Affected: WebSphere Application Server user whose servlet throw permanently UnavailableException.
 
Prerequisites
Please download the UpdateInstaller below to install this fix.
 
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UpdateInstaller US English 7000000
 
 
Installation instructions
Please review the readme.txt for detailed installation instructions.
 
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Cross Reference information
Segment Product Component Platform Version Edition
Application Servers Runtimes for Java Technology Java SDK
Problems (APARs) fixed
PQ79193
 
 


Document Information


Product categories: Software > Application Servers > Distributed Application & Web Servers > WebSphere Application Server > Servlet Engine/Web Container
Operating system(s): Windows
Software version: 5.0.2.1
Software edition:
Reference #: 4005701
IBM Group: Software Group
Modified date: Oct 20, 2003