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IBM Spectrum Control 5.4.2 (February 2021)

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Abstract

Version 5.4.2 contains new features, APAR fixes, and currency support for IBM® Spectrum Control™.

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What's New in 5.4.2?

Notes:
  • Use the GNU tar program (1.14 or higher) rather than the native AIX tar program to extract files from the IBM Spectrum Control installation images. The AIX tar program can truncate long file names, which may cause errors with the IBM Spectrum Control application.

Prerequisites

IBM Spectrum Control V5.4.2 can be applied as a new installation or as an upgrade to IBM Spectrum Control 5.3.x and IBM Spectrum Control 5.4.x.  If you are applying this as an upgrade, your existing license will be transferred.  If you are doing a new installation, a license is required and is included on Passport Advantage® Online.  Direct upgrade from Spectrum Control 5.2.x is no longer supported.  You will need to upgrade to a 5.3.x release before upgrading to 5.4.x.

Installation Instructions

To prepare for an upgrade or new installation:

  • Review the 5.4.2 Limitations and Known Issues for IBM Spectrum Control technote prior to applying this release. It contains last-minute information and changes that could not be included in the final product documentation.
  • If you are applying this as an upgrade, review the upgrade procedures in the IBM Spectrum Control Knowledge Center.
  • For a new installation, review the new installation procedures in the IBM Spectrum Control Knowledge Center.

Download Package

Spectrum Control versions from 5.4.0 to 5.4.4 are affected due to vulnerabilities in Apache Log4j(CVE-2021-44228, CVE-2021-45105, CVE-2021-45046). Spectrum Control version 5.4.5.2 has the fixes for these Log4j vulnerabilities and can be downloaded from here

To download the packages for a desired operating system, follow the link below and select the package you desire.

Verify the checksum values for the downloaded files.

Problems Solved

The following APARs are solved in this release:

IT31921
IT33356
IT33713
IT33999
IT34289
IT34335
IT34377
IT34478
IT34541
IT34563
IT34663
IT34669
IT34683
IT34728
IT34741
IT34744
IT34789
IT34790
IT34820
IT34942
IT35004
IT35048
IT35076
IT35109
IT35123
IT35167
IT35411
IT35423
IT35453
IT35535
IT34891 
IT34903 

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Problems (APARS) fixed
IT31921
IT33356
IT33713
IT33999
IT34289
IT34335
IT34377
IT34478
IT34541
IT34563
IT34663
IT34669
IT34683
IT34728
IT34741
IT34744
IT34789
IT34790
IT34820
IT34942
IT35004
IT35048
IT35076
IT35109
IT35123
IT35167
IT35411
IT35423
IT35453
IT35535
IT34891
IT34903

Document Information

Modified date:
24 March 2022

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ibm16404344

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