WebSphere Application Server maintenance releases

If needed, you may download maintenance releases (also known as an fix pack) for WebSphere Application Server .

They are located at the following Web site at http://www.ibm.com/software/webservers/appserv/was/support/. The fix pack comes as an executable JAR file which can be invoked by typing the following command:

java -jar  fix_pack.jar

where fix_pack is the name of the executable JAR file that was downloaded from the Web.

Important: The java command used to install the fix should be the same one that is included with this product, or the same version of the JDK. If you use a later version of Java to install the fix, for example JDK 1.4.2, there will be no installation errors , but you may have problems with your application at runtime.

When prompted for the target directory to which to apply the update information from the update JAR file, type:

x:\runtimes\ server_name

where x is the directory path where this product is installed and server_name is the server you are using. For example:

• express_v5 for WebSphere Application Server - Express v5

• express_v51 for WebSphere Application Server - Express v5.1

• base_v5 for WebSphere Application Server v5

• base_v51 for WebSphere Application Server v5.1

• ee_v5 for WebSphere Application Server Enterprise Edition v5

• ee_v51 for WebSphere Application Server Enterprise Edition v5.11

• base_v6 for WebSphere Application Server Enterprise Edition v6

Important: When prompted to upgrade your JDK, type y for Yes. When prompted to upgrade HTTP Server, Apache server or IPlanet, type n for No.

To find the fix packs using Update Manager:

1. Search for updates ( Help > Find and Install > Search for updates of the currently installed features). The updates appear in the Feature Updates view under Available Updates.

2. Expand this product's updates.

3. Select WebSphere Application Server Fixpacks.

4. Follow the instructions in the Preview pane to install the fix pack.