Fix (APAR):  PH45739

Status:  Fix

Release:  9.0.5.11

Operating System:  AIX,Linux,Windows,z/OS

Supersedes Fixes:  

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  1683110

Date: 2022-04-19

Abstract:  connection issue in profile management tool and migration tool in 9.0.5.11

Description/symptom of problem:  
PH45739 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:
The GUI version of the profile management tool and the          
migration tool fails to connect with the deployment manager     
even when all the parameters are correct.                       
There is no helpful message on the screen. The issue            
happened after upgrading to 9.0.5.11                            

LOCAL FIX:
                                                                

PROBLEM SUMMARY:

USERS AFFECTED:
 All users of IBM WebSphere Application
Server who use the GUI of Profile
Management tool and the Migration tool

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
The profile management tool and the
Migration tool fails to connect with
the Deployment manager. No error
message displayed.

RECOMMENDATION:
None

There was a bug that failed to use the correct SSLSocket
information when the tools were used in GUI mode.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:
The bug has been fixed.                                         
The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in              
9.0.5.12. For                                                   
more information, see 'Recommended Updates for                  
WebSphere Application Server':                                  
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553                   


Directions to apply fix:  
Install Fix to all WebSphere installations unless special instructions are included below.

Special Instructions: None

NOTE:
The user must:
* Logged in with the same authority level when unpacking a fix, fix pack or refresh pack.
* Be at V1.8.5 or newer of the Installation Manager. Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.

The IBM Information Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the Installation Manager to apply the iFixes.
http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSDV2W_1.8.5/com.ibm.cic.agent.ui.doc/helpindex_imic.html.  Shutdown WebSphere Application Server before applying the iFixes.  Restart WebSphere Application Server after applying the iFixes.

Directions to remove fix:  

The IBM Information Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the Installation Manager to remove the iFixes.
http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSDV2W_1.8.5/com.ibm.cic.agent.ui.doc/helpindex_imic.html.  Shutdown WebSphere Application Server before removing the iFixes.  Restart WebSphere Application Server after removing the iFixes.

Directions to re-apply fix:  
1) Shutdown WebSphere Application Server.

2) Follow the Fix instructions to apply the fix.

3) Restart WebSphere Application Server.



Additional Information:  Prereq: PH45670