Fix (APAR):  PI24706

Status:  Fix

Release:  8.5.5.3

Operating System:  AIX,HP-UX,IBM i,Inspur K-UX,Linux,Mac OS,Solaris,Windows,i5/OS,z/OS

Supersedes Fixes:  

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  268906

Date: 2014-11-04

Abstract:  Memory Overload protection (MOP) value is not persistent after  server restart.

Description/symptom of problem:  
PI24706 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:                                              
Memory Overload protection (MOP) configuration property value   
is not reflecting after server restart. The changed value of    
Memory Overload protectio (MOP) value is taking effect at       
runtime not after server/dmgr restart.                          

LOCAL FIX:                                                      

PROBLEM SUMMARY

USERS AFFECTED:
 All users of IBM WebSphere Application
Server

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
After server restart, the Memory
Overload protection (MOP) value is
not preserved.

RECOMMENDATION:
None

Memory Overload protection (MOP) value cannot be retained after
server restart. Since some variables are using the Memory
Overload protection (MOP) value to calculate other
percentages this will lead to an incorrect calculation and
further it might lead to uneccessary calls to garbage
collection (gc) and will increase CPU overhead or other major
issues.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:                                             
The Memory Overload protection (MOP) value is now initialized   
to the last set value and is now persistent after server        
restart.                                                        
                                                                
The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in    
fix pack 8.5.5.4.  Please refer to the Recommended Updates      
page for delivery information:                                  
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980   


Directions to apply fix:  
Fix applies to Editions:
Release 8.0
__ Application Server (Express or BASE)
_X_ Network Deployment (ND)
__ Edge Components
__ Developer

Install Fix to all WebSphere installations unless special instructions are included below.

Special Instructions: None

NOTE:
The user must:
* Logged in with the same authority level when unpacking a fix, fix pack or refresh pack.
* Be at V1.4.3 or newer of the Installation Manager. Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.

The IBM Information Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the Installation Manager to apply the iFixes.
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1r4/index.jsp.  Shutdown WebSphere Application Server before applying the iFixes.  Restart WebSphere Application Server after applying the iFixes.





Directions to remove fix:  

The IBM Information Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the Installation Manager to remove the iFixes.
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1r4/index.jsp.  Shutdown WebSphere Application Server before removing the iFixes.  Restart WebSphere Application Server after removing the iFixes.





Directions to re-apply fix:  
1) Shutdown WebSphere Application Server.

2) Follow the Fix instructions to apply the fix.

3) Restart WebSphere Application Server.







Additional Information: