PH44327: PLUGIN CAN SEE AN INCREASE IN FILE DESCRIPTORS WHEN THE PLUGIN RELOADS THE XML FILE.

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Plugin can see an increase in file descriptors when the plugin
  reloads the XML file.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server                                      *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Plugin can see increasing file          *
  *                      descriptors                             *
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  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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  Under certain conditions, the plugin can see an increase of
  file descriptors being used.
  

Problem conclusion

• The plugin has been corrected to prevent a file descriptors
  build up.
  
  The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack
  8.5.5.22 & 9.0.5.12. For more information, see 'Recommended
  Updates for WebSphere Application Server':
  https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

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

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

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  WEBS APP SERV N

• Fixed component ID

  5724H8800

Applicable component levels