A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The command "ifconfig enN netmask a.b.c.d alias e.f.g.h" does not add a new alias but modifies an existing entry.
Local fix
Change the order of the "netmask" and "alias" arguments to ifconfig so that the command syntax used is ifconfig enN alias e.f.g.h netmask a.b.c.d
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * Systems running the 7100-02 Technology Level with * bos.net.tcp.client at or between 7.1.2.16 and 7.1.2.18 **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * The command "ifconfig enN netmask a.b.c.d alias e.f.g.h" * does not add a new alias but modifies an existing entry. **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * Install APAR IV64259. ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
Code changes are done to handle the change in netmask and alis order in command line
Temporary fix
Comments
6100-08 - use AIX APAR IV64435 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV62111 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV62111 7100-02 - use AIX APAR IV64259 7100-03 - use AIX APAR IV60776 7100-04 - use AIX APAR IV62126
APAR Information
APAR number
IV64259
Reported component name
AIX V7.1
Reported component ID
5765H4000
Reported release
710
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
YesPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2014-08-29
Closed date
2014-08-29
Last modified date
2016-05-11
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
002PC0
Fix information
Fixed component name
AIX V7.1
Fixed component ID
5765H4000
Applicable component levels
R710 PSY U865330
UP15/01/19 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U865330 bos.net.tcp.client 7.1.2.19
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Document Information
Modified date:
11 May 2016