PK07938: WILDCARD * IN PLUGIN-CFG.XML FILE DOESN'T ACT LIKE NORMAL REGULAR EXPRESSION.

 Fixes are available

5.1.1.8: WebSphere Application Server 5.1.1 Cumulative Fix 8 for AIX
5.1.1.8: WebSphere Application Server 5.1.1 Cumulative Fix 8 for Windows
5.1.1.8: WebSphere Application Server 5.1.1 Cumulative Fix 8 for HP-UX
5.1.1.8: WebSphere Application Server 5.1.1 Cumulative Fix 8 for Solaris
5.1.1.8: WebSphere Application Server 5.1.1 Cumulative Fix 8 for Linux



APAR status
Closed as program error.

Error description
Client wants to use "wildcards" in the "host alias"
specification on one line;

 For example, webalias* will match
              webalias1
              webalias1.company.com

 but it does not match "webalias".

It appears the asterisk does not behave as the "regular
expression" to which they are accustomed, it demands at least
one character.

 They expect "webalias*" would result in the following:

  - webalias
  - webalias1
  - webalias1.company.com

 but it does not.
Local fix Problem summary
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* USERS AFFECTED: WebSphere Application Server version 5 users *
*                 who try to use multiple virtual hosts.       *
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* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Wildcards (asterisk *) are not          *
*                      behaving as expected.                   *
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* RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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A user wants to use "wildcards" in the "host alias"
specification on one line;
For example, webalias* will match
webalias1
webalias1.company.com
but it does not match "webalias".

It appears the asterisk does not behave as the "regular
expression" to which they are accustomed, it demands at least
one character.

They expect "webalias*" would result in the following:

- webalias
- webalias1
- webalias1.company.com

but it does not.
Problem conclusion
Implemented the the function to make asterisk * behave as 0 or
more rather than 1 or more

The fix for this APAR is tentatively targeted for inclusion
in fixpack 5.1.1.9
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 number PK07938
Reported component name WAS BASE 5.0
Reported component ID 5630A3600
Reported release 10S
Status CLOSED PER
PE NoPE
HIPER NoHIPER
Special Attention NoSpecatt
Submitted date 2005-06-24
Closed date 2005-10-31
Last modified date 2005-12-09

APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Modules/Macros
WEBCONTA          

Publications Referenced

Fix information
Fixed component name WAS BASE 5.0
Fixed component ID 5630A3600

Applicable component levels
R003 PSY    UP
R00A PSY    UP
R00H PSY    UP
R00I PSY    UP
R00P PSY    UP
R00S PSY    UP
R00W PSY    UP
R103 PSY    UP
R10A PSY    UP
R10H PSY    UP
R10I PSY    UP
R10P PSY    UP
R10S PSY    UP
R10W PSY    UP


Document Information


Product categories: Software > Application Servers > Distributed Application & Web Servers > WebSphere Application Server > General
Operating system(s):
Software version: 10S
Software edition:
Reference #: PK07938
IBM Group: Software Group
Modified date: Dec 9, 2005