Fix (APAR):  PI70608

Status:  Fix

Release:  9.0.0.1,9.0.0.0

Operating System:  Windows

Supersedes Fixes:  

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  734545

Date: 2016-11-15

Abstract:  Standalone or embedded WCT tool's eclipse.exe has an old signed certificate

Description/symptom of problem:  
PI70608 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:                                              
Switched to a new certificate used to                           
sign the Standalone and Embedded WCT                            
tool's eclipse.exe                                              

LOCAL FIX:                                                      

PROBLEM SUMMARY

USERS AFFECTED:
 Users running the embeddd WCT tool (known
commonly as PMT) on a WebSphere
Application Server and the standalone WCT
tool on a WebSphere Customization Toolobx
installation on Microsoft Windows
operating systems for version
9.0.0.0 and 9.0.0.1

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
Switched to a new certificate used to
sign the Standalone and Embedded WCT
tool's eclipse.exe

RECOMMENDATION:
None

Switched to a new certificate used to sign the Standalone and
Embedded WCT tool's eclipse.exe

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:                                             
This APAR provides a newly signed eclipse.exe for the embedded  
WCT tool (known commonly as PMT) in WebSphere Application       
Server installation and the standalone WCT tool in the          
WebSphere Customization Toolbox installation.                   
                                                                
The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in    
fix pack 9.0.0.2.  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:  
Install Fix to all WebSphere installations unless special instructions are included below.

Special Instructions:
There are three I-Fixes:
1)9.0.0.0-WS-WAS-WinX64-IFPI70608
This is for WebSphere Application Server BASE and ND for embedded WebSphere Configuration Tool (WCT) eclipse.exe

2)9.0.0.0-WS-WASNDDMZ-WinX64-IFPI70608
This is for WebSphere Application Server DMZ  for embedded WebSphere Configuration Tool (WCT) eclipse.exe

3)9.0.0.0-WS-WASWCT-WinX64-IFPI70608
This is for WebSphere Customization Toolbox for the stand-alone WebSphere Configuration Tool (WCT) eclipse.exe


NOTE:
The user must:
* Logged in with the same authority level when unpacking a fix, fix pack or refresh pack.
* Be at V1.8.5 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://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSDV2W_1.8.5/com.ibm.cic.agent.ui.doc/helpindex_imic.html.  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://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSDV2W_1.8.5/com.ibm.cic.agent.ui.doc/helpindex_imic.html.  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: