Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The number or runnable and blocked processes is not available in the Linux VM Stats attribute group, even if they are specified in the file /proc/stat, due to a problem with the buffer size while reading them. Affected Platforms / Versions: All the releases of the Linux OS Agent Diagnostics: (5660BD87.0051-11:klz11agt.cpp,80,"addRunQueueProcesses") Runnable info not found in /proc/stat file; looking in /proc/<PIDs>/stat files This behavior is normal with kernel below 2.5.46, but not otherwise. Initial Impact: Low - incorrect data Additional Keywords: KLZVM.NPSRUNST KLZVM.NPSBLKST Linux VM Stats.Processes_Waiting_RunTime Linux VM Stats.Processes_Blocked_State
Local fix
Problem summary
Monitoring Agent for Linux OS shows as 'not available' the number or runnable and blocked processes in the Linux VM Stats attribute group even if they are present in the file /proc/stat, due to a problem with the buffer size while reading them.
Problem conclusion
The buffer size has been extended. The fix for this APAR is included in the following maintenance vehicle: | fix pack | 6.3.0-TIV-ITM-FP0007 | | interim fix | 6.3.0.5-TIV-ITM_LINUX-IF0003 |
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV79807
Reported component name
ITM AGENT LINUX
Reported component ID
5724C04LN
Reported release
630
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2015-12-16
Closed date
2016-03-21
Last modified date
2017-01-06
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
ITM AGENT LINUX
Fixed component ID
5724C04LN
Applicable component levels
R621 PSY
UP
R622 PSY
UP
R623 PSY
UP
R630 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
06 January 2017