APAR status
Closed as new function.
Error description
The "rotatelogs" program in Apache 2.4 / IHS 9.0 has a number of useful added flags such as -n, -p, and -L that would be useful in IHS 8.5.5
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM HTTP Server using * * rotatelogs * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Rotatelogs in IHS 8.5 does not support * * the -L and -p flags from IHS 9.0 * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** Rotatelogs in IHS 8.5 does not support the -L and -p flags from IHS 9.0
Problem conclusion
Backported -L (hard link) and -p (post-rotate). Note: -L is not supported on Windows in 8.5. The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in IBM HTTP Server fix pack 8.5.5.21. For more information, see 'Recommended Updates for WebSphere Application Server': https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH41891
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
2021-11-04
Closed date
2021-11-17
Last modified date
2021-11-22
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
[{"Line of Business":{"code":"LOB45","label":"Automation"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU053","label":"Cloud & Data Platform"},"Product":{"code":"SSEQTJ","label":"IBM HTTP Server"},"Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"8.5"}]
Document Information
Modified date:
23 November 2021