versionInfo command

The versionInfo command generates a report from data extracted from XML files in the properties/version folder. The report includes a list of changed components and installed or uninstalled maintenance packages.

Product version information

The versionInfo tool displays important data about the product and its installed components, such as the build version and build date. History information for installation and removal of maintenance packages also displays in the report. This tool is particularly useful when working with support personnel to determine the cause of any problem.

Product version reports

The following report generation scripts extract data from XML data files in the app_server_root/properties/version folder:
  • versionInfo script

    Lets you use parameters to create a version report.

  • genVersionReport script

    Generates the versionReport.html report file in the current working directory, which is usually the app_server_root/bin directory.

Location of the command file

[AIX] [HP-UX] [Linux] [Solaris] app_server_root/bin/versionInfo.sh

[Windows] app_server_root\bin\versionInfo.bat

Syntax for the versionInfo command

The command syntax is:

[AIX] [HP-UX] [Linux] [Solaris]
versionInfo.sh [ -format text | html ]
               [ -file file_name ]
               [ -long ]
               [ -maintenancePackages ]
               [ -maintenancePackageDetail ]
               [ -components ]
               [ -componentDetail ]


versionInfo [ -help | /help | -? | /? | -usage ]
[Windows]
versionInfo [ -format text | html ]
            [ -file file_name ]
            [ -long ]
            [ -maintenancePackages ]
            [ -maintenancePackageDetail ]
            [ -components ]
            [ -componentDetail ]


versionInfo [ -help | /help | -? | /? | -usage ]

Issue the command from the bin directory of app_server_root.

Parameters

-? or /?
Displays command syntax.
-components
Adds a list of installed components to the report.
-componentDetail
Adds details about installed components to the report.
-file file_name
Specifies the output file name. The report goes to standard output (stdout) by default.
-format text | html
Selects the format of the report. The default is "text".
-help or /help
Displays command syntax.
-long
Creates the long version of the report.
-maintenancePackages
Adds a list of applied maintenance packages to the report.
-maintenancePackageDetail
Adds details about an applied maintenance package to the report.
-usage
Displays command syntax.

Report description

The versionInfo command reports the following information:

Installation information

Displays the following general information about the current installation:
  • Report date and time - The date and time that the report was generated. The timestamp is formatted according to the current locale.
  • Product directory - The file path to the installation root directory defined by the WAS_HOME environment variable.
  • Version directory - The file path of the version directory of the current IBM® WebSphere® Application Server - ND installation.
  • DTD directory - The file path of the DTD directory of the current IBM WebSphere Application Server - ND installation.
  • Log directory - The file path of the log directory of the current IBM WebSphere Application Server - ND installation. The maintenance package log files are in the directory.
  • Backup directory - The file path of the backup directory of the current IBM WebSphere Application Server - ND installation. The backup files generated during the installation of maintenance packages are in this directory.
  • TMP directory - The file path of the temporary directory of the current machine.

Product list information

Displays a list of installed WebSphere products:
  • Product ID - The product ID of the installed product.
  • Status - The status of the product, either installed or uninstalled.

Installed product information

This information and the other information topic descriptions are hierarchal for each installed product, component, component update, installed maintenance package, included APARs, and component updates.

This section of the report displays the following information:
  • Name - The name of the installed product.
  • Version - The current version of the product. Installing or uninstalling fix packs or refresh packs modifies this version.
  • ID - The product ID of the product installed, such as BASE, BASETRIAL, ND, EXPRESS, EXPRESSTRIAL, embeddedEXPRESS, IHS, XD, PLG, or CLIENT.
  • Architecture - Architecture of the installed product.
  • Build level - The build level of the installed product.
  • Build date - The build date of the installed product.

Installed component information

Displays the following component-level information of the installed component from the .component file under the /properties/version directory:
  • Component name - The name of the installed component
  • Spec version - The spec version of the current component
  • Build level - The build level of the current component
  • Build date - The build date of the current component
Installed component update information
Displays the general maintenance package information:
  • Component name - the name of the installed component
  • Update type - All interim fixes, fix packs and refresh packs are maintenance packages. The update type field is always set to maintenance package.
  • Maintenance package ID - The ID of the maintenance package that is responsible for the current maintenance level of the product.
  • Update effect - The updated action taken on a particular component. The default effect is replace.
  • Log file name - The file path of the log file that records the maintenance actions for the current maintenance level.
  • Backup file name - The file path of the backup file generated during the installation of the maintenance package. Not applicable if the component is restored as a result of an uninstall of a maintenance package.
  • Timestamp - The time at which the component is updated. The timestamp is stated in GMT offset values.
Installed maintenance package information
Displays the general maintenance package information:
  • Maintenance Package ID - the maintenance package ID
  • Description - the description of the maintenance package
  • Build Date - the build date of this maintenance package
Included APARs information

Displays the list of APARs fixed by this maintenance package.

Component updates information
Displays the following information about each component that is updated by the installed maintenance package:
  • Component name - The name of the installed component.
  • Updated effect - The update action taken on the component by the maintenance package. The default action is replace.
  • Timestamp - The time at which the component update is installed (GMT offset).
[AIX Solaris HP-UX Linux Windows] [z/OS]

Sample versionInfo report

When the WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment product has no interim fixes or fix packs applied, the versionInfo script outputs information similar to the following:

WVER0010I: Copyright (c) IBM Corporation 2002, 2005, 2008; All rights reserved.
WVER0012I: VersionInfo reporter version 1.15.1.17, dated 11/23/07

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IBM WebSphere Application Server Product Installation Status Report
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Report at date and time April 16, 2008 9:03:51 AM EDT

Installation
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Product Directory        C:\WAS70_ND
Version Directory        C:\WAS70_ND\properties\version
DTD Directory            C:\WAS70_ND\properties\version\dtd
Log Directory            C:\WAS70_ND\logs
Backup Directory         C:\WAS70_ND\properties\version\nif\backup
TMP Directory            C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1\LOCALS~1\Temp

Product List
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ND                       installed

Installed Product
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Name                     IBM WebSphere Application Server - ND
Version                  7.0.0.0
ID                       ND
Build Level              cc0807.88
Build Date               2/23/08

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End Installation Status Report
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