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PH18404: DISABLE OPTIONAL IBM JAVA 8 OFFERINGS FOR WEBSPHERE APPLICATION SERVER

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • Optional Java 8 in WAS855.JDK8 release is end of service for
both WebSphere Application Server.

Local fix

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Problem summary


    

  • ****************************************************************
* USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
*                  Server                                      *
****************************************************************
* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Optional Java 8 for WebSphere           *
*                      Application Server is end of service    *
****************************************************************
* RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
****************************************************************
There is no new Optional Java 8 fix pack for WebSphere
Application Server 8.5.5.19

    



Problem conclusion


    

  • The fix is to stop building and publishing Optional Java 8.

The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack
8.5.5.19. For more information, see 'Recommended Updates for
WebSphere Application Server':
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553

    



Temporary fix


    

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Comments


    

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APAR Information




    

  • APAR number
    PH18404
    • 

  • Reported component name
    WEBS APP SERV N
    • 

  • Reported component ID
    5724H8800
    • 

  • Reported release
    850
    • 

  • Status
    CLOSED  PER
    • 

  • PE
    NoPE
    • 

  • HIPER
    NoHIPER
    • 

  • Special Attention
    NoSpecatt / Xsystem
    • 

  • Submitted date
    2019-10-23
    • 

  • Closed date
    2021-02-03
    • 

  • Last modified date
    2021-02-03
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  • APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
    

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  • APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
    

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Fix information


    

  • Fixed component name
    WEBS APP SERV N
    • 

  • Fixed component ID
    5724H8800
    • 



Applicable component levels


    

  • R850  PSY
       UP
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            Modified date:
            

            02 November 2021
            

            
                      

        


        

        


      

    

  



    

  

  
    
            

          
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