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Hello and welcome to the IBM Monitoring Academy Newsletter for January & February 2022
In this bi-monthly newsletters we are sharing a selection of our high value content and recent updates.
It is hosted here with external links within the blog.

IBM Monitoring Academy Newsletter

Link to IBM Tivoli Monitoring Updates Section

Link to ITCAM For Transactions Updates Section

Link to APM Updates Section

Link to ICP/ICAM/CP4MCM Updates Section

Link to End of Support Section

Link to Java Expired Certificates

Hello and Welcome to the January February 2022 Newsletter

Here are the updates we have for you for the months of January and February 2022...

Archive 2020 www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6415769

Archive 2021 www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6447814

IBM Tivoli Monitoring v6

New APARS (IBM Tivoli Monitoring v6)

High CPU running IBM Tivoli Monitoring Linux OS Agent on SLES 12 after upgrade to 6.30 FP7 SP7 (or later).
Problem: When the Tivoli Monitoring Agent for Linux OS is installed with 6.30 FP7 Service Pack 7 (or later) and the agent is running on an SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 12 (starting with SP2), the agent can show high CPU when monitoring the Linux File or Disks attribute groups..
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6552616

IJ21932: LINUX OS AGENT KBB_SHOW_MTAB_FS VARIABLE DOESN'T COLLECT SWAP DISK SPACE AFTER UPGRADE TO 06.35.14.10.
Error description: When Linux OS agent was upgraded to APM agent V8.1.4.0.9 (LZ agent version 06.35.14.10), a new variable KBB_SHOW_MTAB_FS was introduced to not monitor file systems in /etc/mtab and only monitor file system in /etc/fstab .<> This cause any mounted file systems in /etc/mtab to not be collected.
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/apar/IJ21932

Required RPM packages to install ITM 6.3 on RHEL Server 8.x (x86_64) with "Server with GUI"..
Question: When Linux OS agent was upgraded to APM agent V8.1.4.0.9 (LZ agent version 06.35.14.10), a new variable KBB_SHOW_MTAB_FS was introduced to not monitor file systems in /etc/mtab and only monitor file system in /etc/fstab .<> This cause any mounted file systems in /etc/mtab to not be collected.
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6555084

Tivoli Log File Agent, Version 6.3.0 Fix Pack 07 (6.3.0-TIV-ITM_LFA-FP0007).
Abstract: This fix pack resolves the APARs and defects listed in section 2.0 "Problems Fixed" section below and includes the superseded fixes listed in section 2.4. It updates the IBM Tivoli Monitoring framework components to v6.3.0 Fix Pack 07 Service Pack 6, including the IBM SDK Java® Technology Edition Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and the IBM GSKit Security Interface..
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6557312

IJ37912: SP09 DOES NOT DOCUMENT THE FACT THAT SP06 IS A REQUIREMENT FOR S0P9 TO UPDATE THE NT AGENT.
Abstract: IJ37912: SP09 DOES NOT DOCUMENT THE FACT THAT SP06 IS A REQUIREMENT FOR S0P9 TO UPDATE THE NT AGENT.
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/apar/IJ37912


Troubleshooting (IBM Tivoli Monitoring v6)

Impact of systemd environment variables on the operation of the ITM agent.
Problem: Service pack 7 (6.3.0.7-TIV-ITM-SP0007) introduced some changes that have an effect on how the ITM agents operate in a Linux systemd environment.
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6485495

Downloads - New Releases - Technotes (IBM Tivoli Monitoring v6)

Agent compatibility with IBM Tivoli Monitoring 6.3.0 Fix Pack 7 Service Pack 6 (and later service packs.
Abstract: IBM Tivoli Monitoring 6.3.0 Fix Pack 7 Service Pack 6 (and later service packs) update the Microsoft Visual C++ runtimes used for the Tivoli Enterprise Management Agents Framework (TEMA) running on Windows operating systems.
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6380888

IBM Tivoli Monitoring OS Agent - Log File Monitoring Feature README.
Abstract: Documentation for IBM Tivoli Monitoring for Linux OS Agent - Log File Monitoring Feature. This feature is shipped as part of IBM Tivoli Monitoring 6.30 FP7 SP9 (and later) for the IBM Tivoli Monitoring for Linux OS Agent.
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6510182

IBM Tivoli Monitoring 6.3.0 Fix Pack 7 Service Pack 10 (6.3.0.7-TIV-ITM-SP0010) readme.
Abstract: Documentation for IBM Tivoli Monitoring for Version 6.3.0 Fix Pack 7 Service Pack 10 including installation-related instructions, prerequisites, corequisites, and list of fixes..
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6541920

IBM Tivoli Monitoring 6.3.0 Fix Pack 7 Service Pack 9 (6.3.0.7-TIV-ITM-SP0009) readme.
Abstract: Documentation for IBM Tivoli Monitoring for Version 6.3.0 Fix Pack 7 Service Pack 9 including installation-related instructions, prerequisites, corequisites, and list of fixes.
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6486939

Security Bulletins (IBM Tivoli Monitoring v6)

The Impact of the vulnerabilities of CVE-2021-34798 and CVE-2021-40438 for IBM HTTP Server in Tivoli Enterprise Portal Server of IBM Tivoli Monitoring 6.3
Abstract: Do the vulnerabilities of CVE-2021-34798 and CVE-2021-40438 affect the IBM HTTP Server in Tivoli Enterprise Portal Server of IBM Tivoli Monitoring 6.3?
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6517666

Vulnerablity in Apache Log4j may affect IBM Tivoli Monitoring installed WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2021-44228).
Security Bulletin: Vulnerablity in Apache Log4j may affect IBM Tivoli Monitoring installed WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2021-44228)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6527962

Vulnerabilities in IBM Java included with IBM Tivoli Monitoring.
Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in IBM Java included with IBM Tivoli Monitoring CVE-2021-2388 CVE-2021-2369 CVE-2021-2432.
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6514823

 

IBM Tivoli Monitoring v6 Agent Builder (IBM Tivoli Monitoring v6)
 

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ITCAM For Transactions v7.4

Download - New releases - Technotes (ITCAM4Tx)

IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager for Transactions Response Time 7.4.0.1 Interim Fix 57 Readme File
Abstract: IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager for Transactions Response Time 7.4.0.1 Interim Fix 57 Readme File
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6556426



Security Bulletins (ITCAM4Tx)

Security Bulletin: IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition Quarterly CPU - Oct 2021 - Includes Oracle October 2021 CPU affects IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager for Transactions-Robotic Response Time
Security Bulletin: IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition Quarterly CPU - Oct 2021 - Includes Oracle October 2021 CPU affects IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager for Transactions-Robotic Response Time
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6558184

 

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APM v8

Troubleshooting (APM)



Download - New releases - Technotes (APM)

Part Numbers for latest release of APM 8.1 Agents
Part Numbers for latest release of APM 8.1 Agents.
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/capmp/8.1.4?topic=advantage-part-numbers

8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-IF0022
Readme file for IBM Application Performance Management 8.1.4.0 core framework IF22 (8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-CORE-FRAMEWORK-IF0022).
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6508742

8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-SERVER-IF0012
Readme file for IBM Cloud Application Performance Management Private, Version 8.1.4.0 Server Interim Fix 12 (8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-SERVER-IF0012).
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6456351

8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-GATEWAY-IF0010
Readme file for Hybrid Gateway for IBM Cloud Application Performance Management Version 8.1.4.0 Interim Fix 10 (8.1.4.0-IBM-APM-GATEWAY-IF0010).
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6520908

Security Bulletins (APM)

Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in DB2 that affect the IBM Performance Management product.
Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in DB2 that affect the IBM Performance Management product. (CVE-2020-5024 CVE-2020-5025 CVE-2020-4976 CVE-2021-29777 CVE-2021-20579 CVE-2021-29703 CVE-2020-4885 CVE-2020-4945)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6528194

Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in DB2 that affect the IBM Performance Management product.
Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in DB2 that affect the IBM Performance Management product. DB2 contains several vulnerabilities which can affect the IBM Performance Management product. Information about security vulnerabilities affecting DB2 has been published in security bulletins.
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6528196

Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Java SDK affect IBM Performance Management products.
Security Bulletin: There are multiple vulnerabilities in IBM® SDK Java™ Technology Edition used by IBM Performance Management. IBM Performance Management has addressed the applicable CVEs. (CVE-2020-14782 CVE-2020-14781)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6528200

Vulnerability in Apache Log4j (CVE-2021-44228) affects the IBM Application Performance Management product.
Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in Apache Log4j (CVE-2021-44228) affects the IBM Performance Management product.
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6527954

Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Websphere Application Server affect the IBM Performance Management product.
Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Websphere Application Server affect the IBM Performance Management product. (CVE-2021-35517 CVE-2021-36090)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6528202

Vulnerability in Apache Log4j  affects some features of Internet Service Monitoring for the IBM Application Performance Management product. (CVE-2021-4104)
Security Bulletin: Apache Log4j open source library used by "Internet Service Monitoring Agent" (ISM Agent) is affected by a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. ISM agent has addressed the applicable CVE. As a part of solution, Log4j has been upgraded to version 2.17.0

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/security-bulletin-vulnerability-apache-log4j-affects-some-features-internet-service-monitoring-agent-ibm-application-performance-managementcve-2021-4104-0

Vulnerability in Apache Log4j (CVE-2021-45105) affects the IBM Performance Management product.

Security bulletin: The APM v8.1.4.0 Server installs an Online Help application that contains Log4j v2.3. A vulnerability was found in this version of Log4j that is documented by CVE-2021-44228 and fixed in Log4j v2.17.1

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/security-bulletin-vulnerability-apache-log4j-cve-2021-45105-affects-ibm-performance-management-product

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ICP - ICAM - CP4MCM -ITCAM for xx - ICABI

Troubleshooting (ICP - ICAM - CP4MCM)


Download - New releases - Technotes (ICP - ITCAM for xx - ICAM - CP4MCM - ICABI)

IJ35855: AFUTIL.EXE HANGS AND NOT ALLOWING TO CONFIGURE THE ITCAM EXCHANGE AGENT.
Abstract: AFUTIL.EXE HANGS AND NOT ALLOWING TO CONFIGURE THE ITCAM EXCHANGE AGENT.
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/apar/IJ35855

IBM Cloud Pak and Red Hat OpenShift version compatibility objective.
IBM Cloud Paks come with a Red Hat OpenShift limited license where both follow slightly different lifecycle policies. This document is to explain how version compatibility should work between Cloud Pak versions and OpenShift versions.
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6457303



Security Bulletins (ICP - ICAM - ITCAM for xx - CP4MCM - ICABI)

Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in Apache Log4j affects IBM Cloud Private (CVE-2021-44228).
Security Bulletin: There is a vulnerability in the Apache Log4j open source library. The library is used by ElasticSearch, a dependency of IBM Cloud Private, for logging messages to files. This bulletin identifies the security fixes to apply to address the Log4Shell vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228).
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6528268

Vulnerability in Apache Log4j affects IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager for Application Diagnostics (CVE-2021-44228).
Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in Apache Log4j affects IBM Tivoli Composite Application Manager for Application Diagnostics (CVE-2021-44228).
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6528302

Vulnerabilities in Log4j affects IBM Cloud Application Business Insights CVE-2021-44228.
Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in Log4j (CVE-2021-44228) affects IBM Cloud Application Business Insights.
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6528206

Vulnerability in Apache Log4j affects IBM Cloud Private (CVE-2021-45046).
Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in Apache Log4j affects IBM Cloud Private (CVE-2021-45046).
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6529452

Vulnerability in Apache Log4j affects IBM Cloud Private (CVE-2021-45105).
Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in Apache Log4j affects IBM Cloud Private (CVE-2021-45105).
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6529458

Vulnerability in Apache Log4j affects IBM Cloud Private (CVE-2021-44228).
Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in Apache Log4j affects IBM Cloud Private (CVE-2021-44228).
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6528268

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[End of support (EOS) products and versions Content].

Software withdrawal and support discontinuance: IBM Cloud Application Performance Management and IBM Cloud App Management - September 30, 2022
https://www.ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?subtype=ca&infotype=an&appname=iSource&supplier=897&letternum=ENUS921-074
Tivoli Common Reporting v3.1.1 using Cognos 10.x
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6210342
How to migrate Tivoli Common Reporting V3.1.3 to Cognos V11
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6203779
How to install the IBM Tivoli Monitoring OS Agent Reports in an IBM Cognos Analytics 11.x environment
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6198432
Rational Performance Tester (RPT) versions 8.6 8.7 9.0.x and Rational Functional Tester (RFT) 8.6.x  reached end of support December 10, 2020.
https://www-01.ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=AN&subtype=CA&htmlfid=897/ENUS919-196&appname=USN

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[New IBM Tivoli Monitoring Related Section: Java Expired Certificates].

Java Expired Certificates.
As of 06 June 2021, you can find that you are no longer able to launch the Tivoli Enterprise Portal console.
It is a result of some expired certificates within the set of classes files used to launch the Tivoli Enterprise Portal console.
We have an automated process that can be used to resign the certificates for you; it requires only a zip/tar of the current set of classes files used. One caveat to note is that, if application supports are installed to the TEPS, you can experience this issue again; and we then need to resign all of the classes files again, by using the automated process. In order for us to resign your JAR file, we require a .zip or .tar of all of the *.jar AND .zip files in the classes directory on your Tivoli Enterprise Portal server host.
Follow these steps to create an archive named 'classes.tar' or 'classes.zip' and send it to support to process the resigning of the JAR file.
Go to the following location on your Tivoli Enterprise Portal Server
(1) UNIX/Linux
InstallDirectory/Architecture/cw/classes
Windows
%CANDLE_HOME%\CNB\classes
(2) Run the following command or use a GUI tool to create a tar or zip file containing all the *.jar and *.zip files only found in the classes directory...
tar cvf /tmp/classes.tar *.jar *.zip
(3) Open a new case to the IBM Tivoli Monitoring Support team requesting for a re-sign of your current files.
Upload the resulting archive file to Ecurep as-is (do not gzip or compress it further).
see for details: Tivoli Enterprise Portal (TEP) client jar file certificates expires November 1, 2018.
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/tivoli-enterprise-portal-tep-client-jar-file-certificates-expires-november-1-2018

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Product Synonym

APM;ITCAM4Tx;ITM

Document Information

Modified date:
01 March 2022

UID

ibm16560148