PQ73531: WSAS AES URL passing of config file to web based admin console fails when security is enabled

 Fixes are available

4.0.7: WebSphere Application Server Version 4.0 Fix Pack 7
PQ73531, 4.0.4: Cannot specify configuration file on admin console invocation



APAR status
Closed as program error.

Error description
Environment:
WebSphere Application Server (WSAS) 4.0.4 AEs

Description:
   When using the web-based administrative app/console and
passing a different configuration file through the URL in the
web browser (e.g., 
http://localhost:9091/admin/edit?configFile=c
:/temp/myConfigFile.xml) so that the administrative console uses
a different configuration file other than the default
server-cfg.xml, it fails and uses the default server-cfg.xml
when security is enabled.
Local fix Problem summary
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* USERS AFFECTED: All web console users of WebSphere           *
*                 Application Server Single Server edition 4.0 *
*                 (AEs).                                       *
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* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server AEs URL    *
*                      passing of config file to web based     *
*                      admin console fails when security is    *
*                      enabled.                                *
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* RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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When using the web-based administrative app/console and
passing a different configuration file through the URL in the
web browser (e.g., 
http://localhost:9091/admin/edit?configFile=c
:/temp/myConfigFile.xml) so that the administrative console uses
a different configuration file other than the default
server-cfg.xml, it fails and uses the default server-cfg.xml
when security is enabled.
Problem conclusion
The configFile value was getting lost in secure logon.jsp, an
extra place holder was provided to store configFile value.
Temporary fix
PQ73531_eFix.jar
Comments
APAR information
APAR number PQ73531
Reported component name WEBSPHERE AES A
Reported component ID 5630A2300
Reported release 400
Status CLOSED PER
PE NoPE
HIPER NoHIPER
Submitted date 2003-04-24
Closed date 2003-06-10
Last modified date 2003-06-10

APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Modules/Macros
THINADMN          

SRLS

Fix information

Applicable component levels
R400 PSY    UP


Document Information


Product categories: Software > Application Servers > Distributed Application & Web Servers > WebSphere Application Server > General
Operating system(s):
Software version: 400
Software edition:
Reference #: PQ73531
IBM Group: Software Group
Modified date: Jun 10, 2003