PK67762: WCM CODE INSERTS * BEFORE AND AFTER THE SEARCH STRING WHEN A SEARCH IS DONE FOR USERS/GROUPS. THIS IS WORKING AS DESIGNED.

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• WCM code inserts * before and after the search string when a
  search is done for users/groups. This is working as designed.
  
  This APAR introduces a new feature to make configurable whether
  or not * is inserted before and after the search string.  The
  default is true.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• Affected Users: All Users
  
  Detailed Problem Description:
  
  Current auto '*' pre/postfix into search criteria might cause
  search performance problem when a lot of grops and users exist.
  

Problem conclusion

• Problem Analysis:
  
  Wildcard on serach criteria can cause this.
  
  Failing Module: WCM - Web Content Management (General)
  
  Problem Solution:
  
  Make wildcard pre/postfix configurable.
  Key:peoplefinder.auto.wildcard
  Type:boolean
  File:WCMConfigService.properties
  Default:true (or when the key does not defined)
  
  A fix for this problem is available from Fix Central at:
  
  http://www.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/fixcentral/swgquickorde
  r?brandid=2&productid=Workplace%20Web%20Content%20Management&fix
  es=6.0.1.3-WCM-PK67762
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• 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

  LOTUS WEB CONT

• Fixed component ID

  5724I2900

Applicable component levels

• R60G PSY

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