Fix (APAR):  PI43964

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:  288098

Date: 2015-08-07

Abstract:  Multiple APC instances are seen running at the same time in a   cell

Description/symptom of problem:  
PI43964 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:                                              
Multiple APC instances are seen running at the same time in a   
cell                                                            

LOCAL FIX:                                                      
None                                                            

PROBLEM SUMMARY

USERS AFFECTED:
 All users of the dynamic cluster
function of IBM WebSphere Application
Server

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
Multiple instances of the Application
placement controller (APC) are
running in a WebSphere cell.

RECOMMENDATION:
None

Multiple instances of the Application placement controller are
running in a WebSphere cell.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:                                             
The code problem was identified and fixed.                      
                                                                
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 Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.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: