PH13339: IMPLEMENT FINE GRAIN PERMISSIONS FOR MIGRATION COMMANDS

9.0.5.1: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 1
9.0.5.2: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 2
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
9.0.5.3: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 3
8.5.5.20: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.20
8.5.5.18: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 18
8.5.5.19: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 19
8.5.5.16: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 16
8.5.5.21: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.21

APAR status

• Closed as new function.

Error description

• Previously, the AdminTask migration commands implemented user
  role authentication at a command level, but not at an app
  level. This change enables fine grain permissions (ie:
  defining user access by app rather than by command).
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server                                      *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The AdminTask migration commands        *
  *                      need to implement fine grain            *
  *                      permissions.                            *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  The AdminTask migration commands implemented user
  role authentication at a command level, but not at an app
  level.
  

Problem conclusion

• This change enables fine grain permissions (ie:
  defining user access by app rather than by command).
  
  The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
  fix pack 9.0.5.1/8.5.5.16.  Please refer to the Recommended
  Updates
  page for delivery information:
  http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
  

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

  WEBS APP SERV N

• Fixed component ID

  5724H8800

Applicable component levels

• R850 PSY

     UP

• R900 PSY

     UP