Fixes are available
8.5.5.3: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 3
8.5.5.4: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 4
8.5.5.5: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 5
8.5.5.6: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 6
8.5.5.7: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 7
8.5.5.8: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 8
8.5.5.9: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 9
8.5.5.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 10
8.5.5.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 11
8.5.5.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 12
8.5.5.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 13
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 15
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
8.5.5.20: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.20
8.5.5.18: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 18
8.5.5.19: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 19
8.5.5.16: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 16
8.5.5.21: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.21
APAR status
Closed as new function.
Error description
Add ability to use IBM HTTP Server function to rotate plugin logs.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: IBM WebSphere Application Server plugin * * users using Apache or IBM HTTP Server * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Plugin logfile can grow very large * * quickly and there is no way to * * control the size. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** The plugin log file can grow very large especially when running in trace or debug mode. There is currently no way to manage this log file.
Problem conclusion
If using an apache based webserver (such as IBM HTTP Server), you can take advantage of a webserver based function (piped logging) to manage the logfile. Information about apache piped logging function can be found at http://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.2/programs/rotatelogs.html Enter the piped log string desired in the plugin's "log file name" field within the Admin Console prior to generating the plugin configuration to use this function. Example: |bin/rotatelogs.exe c:/plugin-test/http_plugin.log 600 This would cause the plugin log file to be rotated every 600 seconds. The plugin module is invoked upon request processing so if there are no requests, the log will not be rotated until a request is received. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.5.3. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI16910
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE APP S
Reported component ID
5724J0800
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2014-04-29
Closed date
2014-05-23
Last modified date
2016-11-03
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
WEBSPHERE APP S
Fixed component ID
5724J0800
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022