APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The install_ihs installer program creates the needed symlinks using output from the ls command. If an alias is used for ls (ie: alias ls='ls -alF'), then install_ihs fails with No such file or directory" errors. Output will show something like this: Copying install directory and creating symlinks... ln: FSUM6245 link to target "/etc/websrv1/.31bit/" failed: EDC5129I No such file or directory. ln: FSUM6245 link to target "/etc/websrv1/IBM/" failed: EDC5129I No such file or directory. ln: FSUM6245 link to target "/etc/websrv1/bin/" failed: EDC5129I No such file or directory. ln: FSUM6245 link to target "/etc/websrv1/build/" failed: EDC5129I No such file or directory. ln: FSUM6245 link to target "/etc/websrv1/conf/" failed: EDC5129I No such file or directory. ls -l output of /etc/websrv1 will show unexpected directories created.
Local fix
disable ls alias and then run install_ihs
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users of IBM HTTP Server on z/OS * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The install_ihs script fails if an * * alias * * for 'ls' is used. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** The install_ihs installer program creates the needed symlinks using output from the ls command. If an alias is used for ls (e.g. alias ls='ls -alF'), then install_ihs fails with "No such file or directory" errors. Output will show something like this: Copying install directory and creating symlinks... ln: FSUM6245 link to target "/etc/websrv1/.31bit/" failed: EDC5129I No such file or directory. ln: FSUM6245 link to target "/etc/websrv1/IBM/" failed: EDC5129I No such file or directory. ln: FSUM6245 link to target "/etc/websrv1/bin/" failed: EDC5129I No such file or directory. ln: FSUM6245 link to target "/etc/websrv1/build/" failed: EDC5129I No such file or directory. ln: FSUM6245 link to target "/etc/websrv1/conf/" failed: EDC5129I No such file or directory.
Problem conclusion
THe install_ihs script was updated to avoid using aliases for 'ls'. The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in IBM HTTP Server fix packs 8.5.5.19 and 9.0.5.6. For more information, see 'Recommended Updates for WebSphere Application Server': https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553
Temporary fix
Temporarily unset the alias for 'ls' before running install_ihs.
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH28389
Reported component name
WAS IHS ZOS
Reported component ID
5655I3510
Reported release
90P
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2020-08-11
Closed date
2020-08-14
Last modified date
2020-08-14
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
WAS IHS ZOS
Fixed component ID
5655I3510
Applicable component levels
[{"Line of Business":{"code":"LOB45","label":"Automation"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU053","label":"Cloud & Data Platform"},"Product":{"code":"SS7K4U","label":"WebSphere Application Server for z\/OS"},"Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"90P"}]
Document Information
Modified date:
14 December 2020