A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Each WISD job deployed generates a socket in CLOSE_WAIT status on the dsrpc port. Issue reported on Information Server 8.0.1 FP1 on AIX system
Local fix
This fix is included in 8.0.1 fixpack 3
Problem summary
**************************************************************** USERS AFFECTED: Socket connections from dsapi_server in CLOSE_WAIT state for duration of job **************************************************************** PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Socket connections are found in CLOSE_WAIT state during the duration of a job run when (1) using dsjob without -jobstatus or -wait option to invoke the job or (2) running an ISD application. The issue was discovered on AIX but is applicable to any UNIX platforms. **************************************************************** RECOMMENDATION: Apply the dsapi_server patch. ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
The problem is fixed by setting the close-on-exec flag on the socket file descriptor in the dsapi_server executable. A patch is available for AIX which will work on 8.0.1.1 and 8.0.1.2.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
JR34370
Reported component name
INFO SRVR PLATF
Reported component ID
5724Q3612
Reported release
801
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2009-09-24
Closed date
2009-10-27
Last modified date
2010-12-09
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
SERVER
Fix information
Fixed component name
INFO SRVR PLATF
Fixed component ID
5724Q3612
Applicable component levels
R801 PSY
UP
R810 PSN
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
11 October 2021