Fixes are available
9.0.5.0: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Refresh Pack
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 program error.
Error description
Windows users are unable to change the description of IHS running as a service in Windows, as the description will get overwritten with the default once the web server is restarted.
Local fix
n/a
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users of IBM HTTP Server on Windows * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Changes to the description of the IHS * * service are overwritten with the * * default description IHS sets when IHS * * is started. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** Changes to the description of the IHS service on Windows are overwritten with the default description IHS sets when IHS is started. Users may want to modify the description to be able to better differentiate between different IHS services.
Problem conclusion
The directive "ServiceDescription" was added to IBM HTTP Server for Windows that allows users to append to the default description IHS sets. This fix is targeted for IBM HTTP Server fix packs: - 8.5.5.16 - 9.0.5.0
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH07275
Reported component name
IBM HTTP SERVER
Reported component ID
5724J0801
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2019-01-15
Closed date
2019-01-31
Last modified date
2019-04-04
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
IBM HTTP SERVER
Fixed component ID
5724J0801
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
R900 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
07 September 2022