Ship Java 8 SR6 for WebSphere Application Server traditional and Liberty
ERROR DESCRIPTION:
Ship Java 8 SR6 for WebSphere Application Server traditional and Liberty
LOCAL FIX:
None
PROBLEM SUMMARY:
Ship Java 8 SR6 for WebSphere Application Server traditional and Liberty
USERS AFFECTED:
IBM WebSphere Application Server traditional v8.5.x.x and Liberty v16.0.0.2 and later Java 8 users.
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
Ship Java 8 SR6 for WebSphere Application Server traditional and Liberty
RECOMMENDATION:
Apply this i-fix to your SDK to upgrade your SDK 8 to SDK8 SR6.
** Note that the SolarisSparc64 i-fix was regenerated using a new APAR number, PH20461 **
- The rebuild will zip up JDK iFix backup folder, but has the same JDK content as the original
- The rebuild is applicable ONLY for SolarisSparc64
- All other platforms use the original apar PH18481
NOTE:
This iFix can ONLY be applied on:
a) WebSphere Application Server traditional V8559 and above
b) Liberty V8555 and 16.0.0.2, and above
NOTE:
This i-fix will back up, and then replace the WAS_HOME/java1.8_xx/jre/lib/security/java.security file. This file contains a security fix that is critical to keeping your environment secure. The back up file will be placed at WAS_HOME/java1.8_xx/jre/lib/security/java.security.bak. If you have previously updated this file, you will need to merge your changes into the new copy.
PROBLEM CONCLUSION:
Applying this apar will upgrade your SDK 8 to SDK8 SR6 (Oracle 1.8.0_u231).
The fixes in this Java SDK are found here .
When downloading the fix from fix central, please also download the readme.txt with instructions for installation.
This Java SDK level was minimally tested with WebSphere 8.5.5.15.
On
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