Fix (APAR):  PI18279

Status:  Fix

Release:  8.5.5.2

Operating System:  z/OS

Supersedes Fixes:  PI16677

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  1372402

Date: 2014-06-03

Abstract:  zos local adapter support is missing

Description/symptom of problem:  
PI18279 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:                                              
zos local adapter support is missing                            

LOCAL FIX:                                                      

PROBLEM SUMMARY

USERS AFFECTED:
 All users of IBM WebSphere Application
Server Liberty Profile

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
WebSphere Optimized Local Adapters
(WOLA) is not supported in the
Liberty profile.

RECOMMENDATION:
None

Applications communicating with Batch and CICS programs using
the WebSphere Optimized Local Adapters APIs cannot be used in
WebSphere Application Server Liberty Profile on z/OS.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:                                             
Code was added to support the WebSphere Optimized Local         
Adapters APIs when communicating with batch and CICS            
applications.                                                   
                                                                
The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in    
fix pack 8.5.5.3. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page  
for delivery information:                                       
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980   


Directions to apply fix:  Fix applies to Editions:
Release 8.0
__ Application Server (Express or BASE)
X_ Network Deployment (ND)
__ Edge Components
__ Developer

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 V1.4.3 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 Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.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://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1r4/index.jsp.  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://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1r4/index.jsp.  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:  The WebSphere Application Server Liberty Profile angel process must be restarted after applying this fix.