IBM Cloud Application Performance Management 8.1.4.0 core framework Interim Fix 8 README IBM Application Performance Management 8.1.4.0 8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-APM-IF0008 Readme

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General description
This is an interim fix for the IBM Cloud Application Performance Management family of products, Version 8.1.4.0 until the official maintenance release is made available.


It also enables supported agents to be connected to IBM Cloud App Management. See this [link] for more details of supported agents with IBM Cloud App Management.
https://ibm.biz/app-mgmt-and-apm

Platforms and prerequisites
The agent core framework, and server core framework are supported on all agent and server platforms documented here.

Prerequisites for this interim fix

The interim fix for the agent core framework is intended to be applied to computer systems where monitoring agents are installed for

IBM Cloud Application Performance Monitoring Base Private, Version 8.1.4.0
IBM Cloud Application Performance Monitoring Advanced Private, Version 8.1.4.0

IBM Cloud Application Performance Monitoring Base, Version 8.1.4.0
IBM Cloud Application Performance Monitoring Advanced, Version 8.1.4.0

The interim fix for the server core framework component is intended to be applied to any of the following levels of Performance Management server software

IBM Cloud Application Performance Monitoring Base private, Version 8.1.4.0
IBM Cloud Application Performance Monitoring Advanced Private, Version 8.1.4.0

IBM Cloud Application Performance Monitoring Base, Version 8.1.4.0
IBM Cloud Application Performance Monitoring Advanced, Version 8.1.4.0

The SAP NetWeaver Java Stack Agent users also need to apply SAP NetWeaver Java Stack Agent 814 IF01 if they would like to apply 814 core framework IF08.

None

Prior to installation

Monitoring agents must be installed and running before applying the agent core framework interim fix.
Performance Management Server must be installed before applying the server core framework interim fix.

Installing

The agent core framework patch is to be installed on the computer systems where your monitoring agents are already installed. The server core framework patch is installed on the computer system where the Performance Management server is installed. The server core framework patch updates the core framework that is included in agent installation images.

• If you need to apply the patch to already installed agents then follow the instructions for installing the agent patch on each agent system.
• If you want to create new agent packages that contain the agent core framework fixes so that the fixes are included when you install new agents or upgrade agents then follow the instructions for installing the core framework server patch.

1. Download the patch bundle from Fix Central for each OS type where your agent is installed:
   
   • If the agent is installed on AIX, download 8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-AIX-IF0008.tar
     
   • If the agent is installed on Linux for Power Systems (Big Endian), download 8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-PLINUX-IF0008.tar
     
   • If the agent is installed on Linux for Power Systems (Little Endian), download 8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-PLINUXLE-IF0008.tar
     
   • If the agent is installed on Linux for System x, download 8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-XLINUX-IF0008.tar
     
   • If the agent is installed on Linux for System z, download 8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-ZLINUX-IF0008.tar
     
   • If the agent is installed on Windows 32-bit, download 8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-WIN32-IF0008.zip
     
   • If the agent is installed on Windows 64-bit, download 8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-WIN64-IF0008.zip
     
   
   
2. If you are installing the patch on AIX as a non-root user, you must clear unused shared libraries from the kernel and library memory before you install the patch by following these steps:
   
   
   • Stop the agent(s)
     
   • Login as root, and run the slibclean command
     
   • Login as the non-root user who installed the agent(s) and continue with the patch installation
     
   
   
3. Unpack the patch bundle on each computer system where the agent is already installed by using the tar utility on Linux/AIX or unzip on Windows.
   
   e.g.
   tar -xf 8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-XLINUX-IF0008.tar
   
   
4. Enter the created directory



5. Run the apmpatch.sh/bat tool as the same user who installed the agent:
   
   Linux/AIX:
   ./apmpatch.sh [<APM agent install directory>]
   
   Windows:
   ./apmpatch.bat <APM agent install directory>
   
   The <APM agent install directory> parameter only needs to be provided if the agent is installed in a non-default directory on Linux and AIX. However, it is a required parameter for Windows.. This value is a required parameter for Windows.
   

1. Download the patch bundle 8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-SERVER-IF0008.tar file.


2. Unpack it


3. Enter the created directory.
   


4. Run the apmpatch.sh tool:
   ./apmpatch.sh
   
   
5. Run the following scripts that are described at the following link in the APM 8.1.4 Knowledge Center:
   http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSHLNR_8.1.4/com.ibm.pm.doc/install/install_agent_preconfig.htm
   
   • Run the <apm-server-home>/make_configuration_packages.sh script if you have not already created the configuration information for the agent installation packages.
   • Run the <apm-server-home>/configure_agent_images.sh script. Pass <apm-server-home>/ccm/AgentFrameworks as the value of the -a option.
     Note: The configure_agent_images.sh script updates your agent packages to include the patched agent core framework in <apm-server-home>/ccm/AgentFrameworks


6. Either use the configured agent packages to install new agents with the patched agent core framework or use the agent packages to upgrade the core framework for already installed agents. See these APM 8.1.4 Knowledge Center topics for more details on installing agents and upgrading agents
   
   
   • Installing agents on AIX systems
     
   • Installing agents on Linux systems
     
   • Installing agents on Windows systems
     
   • Upgrading your agents
     

Performing the necessary tasks after installation of the agent core framework update

A successful installation modifies the agent core framework version to 6.40.00.05, gs version to 08.00.50.88 and the JR to 08.05.25.00.
On Linux or AIX:
- Ensure that the <APM-AGENT-HOME>/bin/cinfo -t output for the ax agent version is '06.40.00.05', gs version is 08.00.50.88 and jr version is 08.05.25.00.
- The agent interim fix installation logs are written to the <APM-AGENT-HOME>/logs/ directory.

On Windows:
- Ensure that the <APM-AGENT-HOME>\InstallITM\kincinfo -i command shows that the TEMA component version is 06.40.00.05, gs version is 08.00.50.88 and the jvm component version is 08.05.25.00.
- The agent interim fix installation logs are written to the <APM-AGENT-HOME>\INSTALLITM\ directory.

Troubleshooting installation problems from the Support site

For more detailed information, refer to the Troubleshooting and support Guide:
http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSHLNR_8.1.4/com.ibm.pm.doc/install/trouble_intro.htm

Uninstalling if necessary

This maintenance package cannot be rolled back. If necessary you can uninstall and reinstall the monitoring agent and all appropriate patches.

For detailed instructions to uninstall monitoring agents, please refer to the IBM Cloud Application Performance Management guide, here:
http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSHLNR_8.1.4/com.ibm.pm.doc/install/uninstall_agents.htm

The Secure Hash Algorithm 1 (SHA256) checksum of the images are as follows:
SHA256(8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-AIX-IF0008.tar) = 05cafd7907b2d24e018f0f2d7bcebc786a51f23abf831b7bfa11e5c21893fa21
SHA256(8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-WIN32-IF0008.zip) = 2eb0c35527ab25585984884324365656ada8e6eea487aa757c501f67d8fc7e4f
SHA256(8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-WIN64-IF0008.zip) = 504d7a91a50d37d5ae695ecf9365436b806c4f78811799bb0363cd8504efcc62
SHA256(8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-PLINUXLE-IF0008.tar) = ea0094d25ed3e3591793cf884de3dfda589ad1cace41829562b3c69f89b64862
SHA256(8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-PLINUX-IF0008.tar) = 55b3c1a15f87c7f9f2eff9101efd2ae44f11f411e12d0fb9bc9cb820bf2191d6
SHA256(8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-XLINUX-IF0008.tar) = 8bd4efa68ab91d1c9d58596d7d7aec5d3f32c8c11cc11131ce162aa1cdfc7236
SHA256(8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-ZLINUX-IF0008.tar) = 7a7d0b21ba09f01ef58e741d2dae1c9663361b9334d8859cc9770268348ad86e
SHA256(8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-SERVER-IF0008.tar) = 5943a0238c4af6c66ee3fb2ee90bee06c5d6d077712727d37ed10d04d448577f

Image Contents
The following files implement this fix.
- 8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-IF0008.readme.html - This README file

- 8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-AIX-IF0008.tar

Extracting the above bundle (.tar) creates the following directory and patch files:

8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-AIX-IF0008/
|-- apmpatch.sh
|-- patches
|-- patch.properties

- 8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-WIN32-IF0008.zip

Extracting the above bundle (.zip) creates the following directory and patch files:

8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-WIN32-IF0008/
|-- apmpatch.bat
|-- patches
|-- patch.properties

- 8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-WIN64-IF0008.zip

Extracting the above bundle (.zip) creates the following directory and patch files:

8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-WIN64-IF0008/
|-- apmpatch.bat
|-- patches
|-- patch.properties

- 8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-PLINUXLE-IF0008.tar

Extracting the above bundle (.tar) creates the following directory and patch files:

8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-PLINUXLE-IF0008/
|-- apmpatch.sh
|-- patches
|-- patch.properties

- 8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-XLINUX-IF0008.tar

Extracting the above bundle (.tar) creates the following directory and patch files:

8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-XLINUX-IF0008/
|-- apmpatch.sh
|-- patches
|-- patch.properties

- 8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-ZLINUX-IF0008.tar

Extracting the above bundle (.tar) creates the following directory and patch files:

8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-ZLINUX-IF0008/
|-- apmpatch.sh
|-- patches
|-- patch.properties

- 8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-SERVER-IF0008.tar

Extracting the above bundle (.tar) creates the following directory and patch files:

8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-SERVER-IF0008/
|-- apmpatch_functions
|-- apmpatch.bat
|-- apmpatch_prefix
|-- msg
|-- nls_replace
|-- patches
|-- patch.properties

New Features

The following new features are included in IBM Cloud Application Performance Management 8.1.4.0 Core Framework Interim Fix 8:

• Defect fixes and other stability improvements

The following problems are addressed by this interim fix.

APARs

• None

• 135420: Uplift JRE version to 8.0.5.25 in agent framework.
• 135531: Failed to install APM Agents on SUSE 15 Platform
• issue 6256: Windows 32-bit agent crashes
• issue 6182: pdcollect haven't collected global.environment file in config directory
• issue 6588: Configuration of fresh installed MQ/IIB agent failed on Windows

• None
  

• None

APARs

• IV98883: The agent2server.sh may start agents using the wrong user id.
• IJ00965: Failed to stop agent during upgrade
• IJ00973: Fix the agent installation isuue caused by special characters validation
• IJ01900: Kcirunas.cfg file should not be over-written
Defects:

• 114957: DB2 event missing details when sent to Alert Notification.
• 123708: If the agent downloads a bad event destination file then it stops sending events to the APM server.
• 124187: Fix lock handling of private situation files to prevent the agent from crashing and not updating the active private situation file if the agent detects a modified situation file when it is restarted.
• 124264: If the OS watchdog restarts a non-factory agent, the agent may download its threshold file to the wrong directory and will not trigger events.
• 125222: Uplift Java to 8.0.4.10
• 125424: Change extension pack license to agent license.
• 125602: Exchange agent is unable to re-point agent to the new MIN using agent2server.bat.
• 125688: No events generated for Websites (SLA subscription)
• 129633: Uplift JRE packaged by agent installer to 8.0.5.5
• 126719: Improve regular expression evaluation in APM situations
• 129757: Further improvements in regular expression evaluation
• 129793: Fix potential TEMA crash where TEMA referenced freed memory from a situation definition
• 133713: Failed to detect the installed agent version on aix
• 134218: Add call to ism-agent.bat while uninstalling agent through smai-agent.bat
• 132196: After installing 8.1.4 IF03, service oslc failed to start
• 134475: Uplift JRE version to 8.0.5.20 in agent framework
• WF#2794: Improve messages in lz_asfActivity.log and *.LG0
• WF#4203: Some agent threshold definitions not distributed correctly
• 133634: Add support for pLinux Big Endian
• Git#5217: TEMA update for Agent/Server communication in HTTPS