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PM09079: DISABLING THE WCM AUTHORING SYNCHRONIZATION LOCK CAN LEAD TO DEADLOCKS IN DB2

 

APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • Disabling the WCM Authoring Synchronization lock can lead to
    deadlocks in the DB2 z/OS catalog while trying to create
    database views concurrently due to concurrent creation of WCM
    drafts.
    

Local fix

Problem summary

  • Fix has been provided
    

Problem conclusion

  • PM09079
    =======
    
    Problem Description:
       Enable WCM to precreate "empty" draft workspaces
    
    DISABLING THE WCM AUTHORING SYNCHRONIZATION LOCK CAN LEAD TO
    DEADLOCKS IN DB2
    
    Disabling the WCM Authoring Synchronization lock can lead to
    deadlocks in the DB2 z/OS catalog while trying to create
    database views concurrently due to concurrent creation of WCM
    drafts.
    
    Problem Solution:
      PM09079 contains code changes.
    
    Affected Users:
       All portal users.
    
    Pre-Requisite(s):
       Portal Version: 6.1.0.3
       Portal Fixes:   ---
    
    Installation Steps:
       NOTE:  YOU MUST FIRST DOWNLOAD THE UPDATE INSTALLER TOOL IN
    ORDER TO INSTALL A FIX.
              The WebSphere Portal Update Installer (PUI) can be
    downloaded from the following link:
              http://www.ibm.com/support/docview
    .wss?rs=688&uid=swg24006942
    
    *Reminder: the version of PUI used varies based on the version
    of WebSphere Portal.
    Ensure the correct version is in use.*
    
    Refer to the "Maintaining the cluster" topic in the 6.0
    InfoCenter
    (http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/wpdoc/v6r0/index
    .jsp?topic=/com.ibm.wp.ent.doc/wpf/clus_maint.html)
    for additional information on installing or uninstalling interim
    fixes in clustered environments
    while maintaining continuous availability of your portal.
    
    1. Stop the WebSphere Portal server
    2. Apply the PM09079.jar using the PUI (Portal update
    installer).
       Refer to the PUI readme for further information on using the
    PUI.
    3. Restart the WebSphere Portal server.
    
    
    Uninstall:
    NOTE:  FIXES MUST BE REMOVED IN THE ORDER THEY WERE APPLIED.
           DO NOT REMOVE A FIX UNLESS ALL FIXES APPLIED AFTER IT
    HAVE FIRST BEEN REMOVED.
           YOU MAY REAPPLY ANY REMOVED FIX.
    
    Use the Portal Update Installer to uninstall the fix:
    
       1. Shutdown WebSphere Portal.
       2. Follow the instructions that are packaged with the Portal
    Update Installer on how to uninstall a fix.
       3. Restart WebSphere Portal.
    

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

  • APAR number

    PM09079

  • Reported component name

    LOTUS WEB CONT

  • Reported component ID

    5724I2901

  • Reported release

    61C

  • Status

    CLOSED PER

  • PE

    NoPE

  • HIPER

    NoHIPER

  • Special Attention

    NoSpecatt

  • Submitted date

    2010-03-05

  • Closed date

    2010-03-29

  • Last modified date

    2010-03-29

  • 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

    5724I2901

Applicable component levels

  • R615 PSY

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Document Information

Modified date:
09 September 2020