Security cache timeout for V5.0.0 and V5.0.1 cannot be set below 600 seconds
 Technote (troubleshooting)
 
Problem(Abstract)
In the WebSphere® Application Server administrative console, you can set the security cache timeout in the Security / Global Settings / Cache timeout field. The graphical interface allows you to set the security cache timeout as low as 30 seconds; however, a setting lower than 600 seconds (the default) does not lower the security cache timeout; it still functions as if it were set to 600.
 
Cause
Security cache timeout for WebSphere Application Server V5.0.0 and V5.0.1 functions asf 600 seconds, even when the value is set below 600.
 
Resolving the problem
USERS AFFECTED
WebSphere Application Server security users who have enabled security and set the minimum cache timeout of less than 10 minutes.

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION
Security cache timeout will not be less than 10 minutes, even if you enter a smaller value.

RECOMMENDATION
The cache has been reworked and this is resolved in V5.0.2 and later PTFs. If you must use a cache timeout of less that 10 minutes, you should upgrade to the newer release.
 
 
Cross Reference information
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Document Information


Product categories: Software > Application Servers > Distributed Application & Web Servers > WebSphere Application Server > Security
Operating system(s): Windows
Software version: 5.0.1
Software edition:
Reference #: 1136806
IBM Group: Software Group
Modified date: Jan 19, 2004