Fix (APAR):  PI42784

Status:  Fix

Release:  8.5.5.6,8.5.5.5,8.5.5.4

Operating System:  AIX,HP-UX,Inspur K-UX,Linux,Mac OS,Solaris,Windows,z/OS

Supersedes Fixes:  

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  301869

Date: 2015-08-07

Abstract:  unsetmaintenance mode for nodes fails intermittently

Description/symptom of problem:  
PI42784 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:                                              
unsetMaintenance mode for nodes fails intermittently            

LOCAL FIX:                                                      
n/a                                                             

PROBLEM SUMMARY

USERS AFFECTED:
 All users of the maintenance mode function
of IBM WebSphere Application Server V8.5

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
The unset of the host maintenance
mode intermittently does not take
effect.

RECOMMENDATION:
None

The unset of the host maintenance mode intermittently does not
take effect.  The servers on the host are not started for the
placement action.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:                                             
The code problem is identified and corrected.                   
                                                                
The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in    
fix pack 8.5.5.7.  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 8.5
__ Application Server (Express or BASE)
_X Network Deployment (ND)
__ Liberty Core
__ 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 Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.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 Knowledge 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 Knowledge 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: