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WebSphere Application Server NullPointerException and startup errors when FIPS is enabled on Java 8.0.6.25 and later

Troubleshooting


Problem

It is highly recommended to update to Java 8.0.6.35 at a minimum. Under certain conditions this update is required in order for the steps in this document to take effect, due to APAR IJ32845.
For versions of IBM Java 8.0.6.25 and later, with FIPS enabled on WebSphere, the server is not accessible with SSL/TLS.

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Modified date:
03 March 2025

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ibm16422887