SI41527 - OSP-INTSVRSUP ENHANCED MANAGEMENT OF INTEGRATED ESX SERVERS

TYPE PROGRAM  REL  NUMBER   MIN/MAX  OPTION
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PRE  5770SS1  710  SI41459   NONE     0029



NOTICE:
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Application of this PTF may disable or render ineffective programs that
use system memory addresses not generated by the IBM translator,
including programs that circumvent control technology designed to limit
interactive capacity to purchased levels.  This PTF may be a prerequisite
for future PTFs.  By applying this PTF you authorize and agree to the
foregoing.

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accompanied, or was contained in, the Program for which you are obtaining
the PTF.  You are not authorized to install or use the PTF except as part
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APAR Error Description / Circumvention

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A Windows server with a name of 15 characters is unable to
manage an integrated VMware ESX server.

CORRECTION FOR APAR 'SE45363' :
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Code has been modified to correctly store the computer name into
a lock file that states which server is the controlling
management server.

CIRCUMVENTION FOR APAR 'SE45363' :
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None.


Activation Instructions


None.




Special Instructions


After applying this PTF, update the integration software on the
Windows management server using the synchronize option of the
IBM i Integrated Server Support application.


Default Instructions

THIS PTF CAN BE APPLIED IMMEDIATE OR DELAYED.



Supersedes

PTF/FIX NO(S).  APAR TITLE LINE
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   SI38654      OSP-INCORROUT ibmvmcon.exe displays Access is denied
   SI36514      OSP-ERROR TAKING OWNERSHIP OF VMWARE SERVER
   SI36514      OSP-WINDOWS SHUTDOWN DOES NOT REMOVE QVNACFG.LCK FILE

Summary Information

System i Support