PH55238: WEBSERVER STARTUP DELAYS WITH HOSTVERIFICATIONSTARTUPCHECK=TRUE

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• When hosts are down, the WAS WebServer Plug-in may take
  excessive time to start with HostVerificationStartupCheck=true
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server                                      *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Delayed webserver startup with PH48747  *
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  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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  When using the plugin that contains PH48747, there could be a
  delayed startup of the webserver while it's trying to
  establish a connection to a back end on a shutdown system.
  

Problem conclusion

• The plugin has been adjusted to shorten the connection time
  out value to eliminate the connection delay
  
  The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack
  8.5.5.25 & 9.0.5.17. For more information, see 'Recommended
  Updates for WebSphere Application Server':
  https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553
  

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