Fix (APAR):  PI73118

Status:  Fix

Release:  9.0.0.2

Operating System:  AIX,HP-UX,Linux,Solaris,Windows,z/OS

Supersedes Fixes:  

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  14830860

Date: 2016-12-13

Abstract:  Enhance the Intelligent Management Enabled WebSphere Plugin with routing rule capabilities.

Description/symptom of problem:  
PI73118 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:                                              
This ifix is necessary enhance the Intelligent Management       
Enabled WebSphere Plugin with the ability to function with      
routing rules.                                                  

LOCAL FIX:                                                      

PROBLEM SUMMARY

USERS AFFECTED:
 All users of the Intelligent Management
enabled WebSphere Plugin that desire to use
routing rules

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
Enhance the Intelligent Management
enabled WebSphere Plugin with routing
rule capabilities

RECOMMENDATION:
None

Prior to this fix the Intelligent Management for Web Servers
feature of the Web Server Plug-ins for IBM WebSphere Application
Server could not route to the same application in multiple
cells/collectives.
This fix delivers a new capability to allow routing to the same
application in multiple cells/collectives.
Prior to this fix the Intelligent Management for Web Servers
feature also could not specify exactly how to handle requests
based on specific characteristics of the request.
This fix delivers a new capability to use routing rules that
examine request characteristics to route the request to specific
targets, or to reject or redirect the request.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:                                             
The Intelligent Management for Web Servers feature of the Web   
Server Plug-ins for IBM WebSphere Application Server has been   
enhanced to route to the same application in multiple           
cells/collectives, and to route to a subset of available servers
using routing rules.  Please reference documentation provided in
the form of tech notes to understand how to leverage this new   
capability.                                                     
                                                                
The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix
pack 9.0.0.3.  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:  
Special Instructions: None

NOTE: The user must:
* 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.
* Be logged in with the same authority level when unpacking a fix, fix pack, or
  refresh pack.

The IBM Information Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the
Installation Manager to apply the interim fix:
http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSDV2W_1.8.5/com.ibm.cic.agent.ui.doc/helpindex_imic.html.

1) Shutdown IBM HTTP Server
2) Apply the interim fix using Installation Manager
3) Restart IBM HTTP Server


Directions to remove fix:  
The IBM Information Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the
Installation Manager to remove the interim fix:
http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSDV2W_1.8.5/com.ibm.cic.agent.ui.doc/helpindex_imic.html.

1) Shutdown IBM HTTP Server
2) Remove the interim fix using Installation Manager
3) Restart IBM HTTP Server


Directions to re-apply fix:  
1) Stop IBM HTTP Server.
2) Follow the directions to apply the fix.
3) Restart IBM HTTP Server.


Additional Information: