APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The WSAS updateInstaller can report that a Fix Pack installation
was successful even while the AppServer is running. Various
documentation (readme, InfoCenter) do make it clear that all
WSAS-related processes need to be shut down before a Fix Pack is
applied. Sometimes users make mistakes and the AppServer is not
shut down. Under these circumstances, the updateInstaller may
possibly corrupt the environment. The evidence left behind by
this corruption is atypical and may be difficult for developers
to detect.
Local fix
One solution to help prevent users from getting into this
situation is to add an additional warning during the Fix Pack
installation process. This warning would explicitly state that
all AppServer processes, IHS processes, and WSAS-associated
WebSphere MQ processes need to be shut down before proceeding
with a Fix Pack installation.
Problem summary
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* USERS AFFECTED: WebSphere Application Server 5.0 users *
* installing a fix pack or iFix using the *
* Update Installer shipped with Fix Pack 5.0.1 *
* and have the WebSphere Application Server, *
* for example, server1, running. *
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* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The fix pack or iFix installation did *
* not detect that WebSphere was running, *
* resulting in installation errors. *
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* RECOMMENDATION: *
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The Update Installer did not detect if the application server,
for example, server1, was stopped and continued to install the
fix pack resulting in install errors if the server was running.
Problem conclusion
The Update Installer was modified so that it will not allow the
installation of the fix pack or iFix unless the Application
Server is shutdown.
Temporary fix Comments
APAR information |
APAR number |
PQ75813 |
Reported component name |
WAS BASE 5.0 |
Reported component ID |
5630A3600 |
Reported release |
00A |
Status |
CLOSED PER |
PE |
NoPE |
HIPER |
NoHIPER |
Special Attention |
NoSpecatt |
Submitted date |
2003-06-30 |
Closed date |
2003-08-13 |
Last modified date |
2004-02-18 |
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
Publications Referenced
Applicable component levels |
R003 PSY |
UP |
R00A PSY |
UP |
R00H PSY |
UP |
R00I PSY |
UP |
R00P PSY |
UP |
R00S PSY |
UP |
R00W PSY |
UP |
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