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Problem(Abstract) |
Previous versions of WebSphere® Application Server for
UNIX® platforms were shipped in ZIP format. In the past, it was possible
to use the Java™ JAR command to open these ZIP files. However, the JAR
command breaks links in more recent fix pack images. |
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Cause |
Previous installation images for UNIX platforms were
packaged with ZIP files to save space. The JAR command breaks symbolic
links and disregards permission data while opening ZIP file images. |
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Resolving the
problem |
Starting with WebSphere Application Server V6.0, all
maintenance packs are shipped using the UNIX industry standard, TAR file
format.
Complete installation instructions, including the use of TAR files, are
provided in the WebSphere
Application Server Information Center.
Current operating systems support other tools that open zip files, and
system administrators are encouraged to use those tools to open zip files.
However, if a tool for processing zip files is unavailable and it is
necessary to use the JAR command to open a zip file, use the following
process:
- Verify that the JAR file is on the PATH. One solution is to source the
WebSphere Application Server setupCmdLine script as shown in the
following example:
cd /usr/WebSphere/AppServer/bin; .
./setupCmdLine.sh |
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- Use the following jar command to open the ZIP file:
Hint: If the maintenance is planned to be applied to WebSphere
Application Server V6.1, follow instructions
for using the V6.1 Update Installer to complete maintenance pack
installation. |
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Cross Reference information |
Segment |
Product |
Component |
Platform |
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Edition |
Application Servers |
WebSphere Application Server - Express |
Install and migration |
AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows |
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Application Servers |
WebSphere Application Server Enterprise |
General |
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Business Integration |
WebSphere Business Integration Server Foundation |
General |
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Application Servers |
Runtimes for Java Technology |
Java SDK |
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