Supported Configurations: IBM AIX
WebLogic Platform 10.0 on IBM AIX 6.1 pSeries
This section provides the following information:
Related Information
- For information about supported database configurations, Web servers, browsers, interoperability tools, and product support, see:
- For information about IBM AIX 6.1, visit IBM's Web site:
http://www.ibm.com
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Configuration Requirements
The following section provides requirements for BEA products supported on this configuration:
- Requirements for IBM AIX 6.1 (32-bit) JDK
- Requirements for IBM AIX 6.1 (64-bit JDK)
Table 6-1 Requirements for IBM AIX 6.1 (32-bit) JDK
Operating System Version and Patches
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IBM AIX 6.1 Gold ( AIX 6.1 TL0+)
Note: IBM Technology Level (TL) replaces Maintenance Level (ML).
Note: "+" after the TL version number indicates that this and higher versions of Technology Levels and latest Service Packs are supported.
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Chip Architecture
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POWER
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SDK
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10.0 MP1: IBM Java 5 32-bit JDK (Service Refresh 5a)—Java version 1.5.0, JavaTM 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build pap32devifx-20070725 (SR5a)) IBM J9 VM (build 2.3, J2RE 1.5.0 IBM J9 2.3 AIX ppc-32 j9vmap3223-20070426 (JIT enabled)
10.0 MP1: IBM Java 5 32-bit JDK (Service Refresh 10)—Java version 1.5.0, JavaTM 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build pap32dev-20090707 (SR10)) IBM J9 VM (build 2.3, J2RE 1.5.0 IBM J9 2.3 AIX ppc-32 j9vmap3223-20090707 (JIT enabled)
10.0 MP2: IBM Java 5 32-bit JDK (Service Refresh 8a)—Java version 1.5.0, JavaTM 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build pap32devifx-20080811c) IBM J9 VM (build 2.3, J2RE 1.5.0 IBM J9 2.3 AIX ppc-32 j9vmap3223ifx-20080811 (JIT enabled)
10.0 MP2: IBM Java 5 32-bit JDK (Service Refresh 9)—Java version 1.5.0, JavaTM 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build pap32devfix-20081129) IBM J9 VM (build 2.3, J2RE 1.5.0 IBM J9 2.3 AIX ppc-32 j9vmap3223-20081129 (JIT enabled)
10.0 MP2: IBM Java 5 32-bit JDK (Service Refresh 10+)—Java version 1.5.0, JavaTM 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build pap32dev-20090707 (SR10)) IBM J9 VM (build 2.3, J2RE 1.5.0 IBM J9 2.3 AIX ppc-32 j9vmap3223-20090707 (JIT enabled)
For information on the minimum JRE version that is supported for POWER7, please refer to the IBM SDK POWER7 support information page.
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RAM
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512 MB required; 1 GB recommended
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Performance Pack
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server/native/aix/ppc/libmuxer.so
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Product Support
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Table 6-2 Requirements for IBM AIX 6.1 (64-bit JDK)
Operating System Version and Patches
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IBM AIX 6.1 Gold ( AIX 6.1 TL0+)
Note: IBM Technology Level (TL) replaces Maintenance Level (ML).
Note: "+" after the TL version number indicates that this and higher versions of Technology Levels and latest Service Packs are supported.
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Chip Architecture
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POWER
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SDK
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10.0 MP1: IBM Java 5 64-bit JDK (Service Refresh 6b + APAR IZ08455)—Java version 1.5.0, JavaTM 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build pap64devifx-20080131 (SR6b + IZ08455)) IBM J9 VM (build 2.3, J2RE 1.5.0 IBM J9 2.3 AIX ppc64-64 j9vmap6423-20071007 (JIT enabled)
10.0 MP1: IBM Java 5 64-bit JDK (Service Refresh 10)—Java version 1.5.0, JavaTM 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build pap64dev-20090707 (SR10)) IBM J9 VM (build 2.3, J2RE 1.5.0 IBM J9 2.3 AIX ppc64-64 j9vmap6423-20090707 (JIT enabled)
10.0 MP2: IBM Java 5 64-bit JDK (Service Refresh 8a)—Java version 1.5.0, JavaTM 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build pap64devifx-20080811b (SR8a)) IBM J9 VM (build 2.3, J2RE 1.5.0 IBM J9 2.3 AIX ppc64-64 j9vmap6423ifx-20080811 (JIT enabled))
10.0 MP2: IBM Java 5 64-bit JDK (Service Refresh 9)—Java version 1.5.0, JavaTM 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build pap64dev-20081129 (SR9-0)) IBM J9 VM (build 2.3, J2RE 1.5.0 IBM J9 2.3 AIX ppc64-64 j9vmap6423-20081129 (JIT enabled))
10.0 MP2: IBM Java 5 64-bit JDK (Service Refresh 10+)—Java version 1.5.0, JavaTM 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build pap64dev-20090707 (SR10)) IBM J9 VM (build 2.3, J2RE 1.5.0 IBM J9 2.3 AIX ppc64-64 j9vmap6423-20090707 (JIT enabled))
For information on the minimum JRE version that is supported for POWER7, please refer to the IBM SDK POWER7 support information page.
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RAM
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512 MB required; 1 GB recommended
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Performance Pack
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server/native/aix/ppc64/libmuxer.so
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Product Support
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Known Issues
IBM JVM Updates For DST
IBM has released a Timezone Update Utility to update DST data without the need to upgrade Java. See IBM Time Zone Update Utility for JavaTM.
WebLogic Server Known Issues
The following sections provide information on known issues in WebLogic Server on AIX:
IIOP Thin Client Not Supported
The IIOP thin client is not supported on AIX due to dependencies on the JVM. Only thin-client applications are affected by this issue.
Workaround: Run WebLogic Server on AIX and your thin client on another operating system.
Serial Version UID Mismatch
A Serial Version UID Mismatch Issue is encountered if you deploy an application on a latest JVM, but compiled with previous Service Refresh of IBM Java 5 JDK.
Workaround: To be compatible with the serialization of previously compiled applications, modify the <BEA_HOME>/wlserver_10.0/common/bin/commEnv.sh
file to include the following command:
JAVA_OPTIONS="$JAVA_OPTIONS -Dcom.sun.xml.namespace.QName.useCompatibleSerialVersionUID=1.0"
Alternatively, you can use the command line option:
export IBM_JAVA_OPTIONS="-Dcom.sun.xml.namespace.QName.useCompatibleSerialVersionUID=1.0"
Note: If you intend to deploy new applications with previously compiled applications, they must be recompiled as necessary to have the same Serial Version UID.
AspectJClassLoader Not Supported
The weblogic.aspects.AspectJClassLoader
is not supported on AIX using IBM Java 5.
Workaround: You are advised not to use this class loader.
JVM Debug Mode Impact
Using the JVM debug mode with the IBM JVM significantly degrades application performance. Therefore, whenever you run WebLogic Portal on an AIX configuration, BEA strongly recommends that you disable the JVM debug mode (default setting for WebLogic Platform). Disabling debug mode is recommended for all domains, including existing domains and those domains created using the Configuration Wizard.
To disable JVM debug mode, do one of the following:
- In the
bin
directory under the target domain directory, use a text editor to open the setDomainEnv.sh
file. Search for the first occurrence of debugFlag=true
and replace it with debugFlag=false
.
- Pass the
nodebug
command-line argument to the server startup script. For example: $ ./startWebLogic.sh nodebug
XML Schema Validation Error
An xml schema factory validation error is encountered when IBM JDK fails to return the platform default schema factory because of a preconfigured property file format.
Workaround: Modify the <BEA_HOME>/wlserver_10.0/common/bin/commEnv.sh
file to include the following command:
JAVA_OPTIONS="$JAVA_OPTIONS -Djavax.xml.validation.SchemaFactory:http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema=org.apache.xerces.jaxp.validation.XMLSchemaFactory"
WebLogic Portal Known Issues
The following sections provide information on known issues in WebLogic Portal on AIX:
DB2 Considerations
To ensure that portal applications run correctly on DB2, you must set some minimum configuration parameters. If you do not, heavy portal activity may exceed database capacity.
Use the following settings as guidelines to configure your DB2 database:
Dynamic Sections
: 20,000
applheapsz
: 24,000
pckcachesz
: 2,500
stmt heapsize
: 12000
For additional information, see Configuring DB2 Databases in the BEA WebLogic Portal 10.0 Database Administration Guide.
WebLogic Workshop 10.1 Known Issues
The generic .jar
installer used to install Workshop on AIX platforms throws an OutOfMemory Exception and does not provide a complete installation.
Workaround:
Update the Java opts max heap size. For example:
java -Xms512m -Xmx1024m -jar workshop101_generic.jar
Known Issues for Other BEA Products
For more information about known issues with BEA products supported on this configuration, including available workarounds, see the appropriate Release Notes document.
Download and Installation Instructions
Complete the following procedures:
- Download and install the SDK Service Refresh for your environment:
- Depending on your requirements:
Download and Install IBM Java 5
Complete the following procedure to download and install IBM Java 5.
- Go to the IBM AIX download site:
http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/aix/service.html
- Download the IBM Java 5 32-bit (GA version).
- Install the IBM Java 5 on your system.
Download and Install Instructions for IBM Java 5 with Service Refresh 8a (32-bit, 64-bit), Service Refresh 9 (32-bit, 64-bit), and Service Refresh 10 (32-bit, 64-bit)
WebLogic Server 10.0 MP2 supports IBM SDK Java 5 Service Refresh (SR) 8a, IBM SDK Java 5 Service Refresh (SR) 9 and IBM SDK Java 5 Service Refresh (SR) 10+.
Complete the following procedure to download and install IBM SDK Java 5 with Service Refresh.
- Go to the IBM Support: Fix Center download site at the following URL:
http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/aix/service.html
- Click the Fix Info link for your JDK version:
- Select your APAR/SR number from the table and follow the instructions and/or prompts displayed on the screen to download and install the fix package on your system.
If you have 32-bit JDK,
- For SR8a, use IZ29993
- For SR9, use IZ39401
- For SR10, use IZ55273
If you have 64-bit JDK,
- For SR8a, use IZ29994
- For SR9, use IZ39402
- For SR10, use IZ55274
- Select your APAR from the list and follow the instructions and/or prompts displayed on the screen to download and install the specified APAR on your system.
- Set the
JAVA_HOME
environment variable to the directory in which IBM Java5 is installed, and export JAVA_HOME
. For example:
export JAVA_HOME=/usr/java5
- Set the PATH variable to include $JAVA_HOME/bin. For example:
export PATH=$JAVA_HOME/bin:$PATH
Download and Install Instructions for IBM SDK Java 5 with Service Refresh (SR2, SR3, SR4, SR5a) (32-bit JDK)
Complete the following procedure to download and install IBM SDK Java 5 with Service Refresh.
- Go to the IBM Support: Fix Center download site at the following URL:
http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/aix/service.html
- Click the Fix Info link for your JDK version:
- Select your APAR/SR number from the table and follow the instructions and/or prompts displayed on the screen to download and install the fix package on your system.
For SR2, use IY83355
For SR3, use IY90224
For SR4, use IY94334
For SR5a, use IZ02874
- Select your APAR from the list and follow the instructions and/or prompts displayed on the screen to download and install the specified APAR on your system.
- Set the
JAVA_HOME
environment variable to the directory in which IBM Java5 is installed, and export JAVA_HOME
. For example:
export JAVA_HOME=/usr/java5
- Set the PATH variable to include $JAVA_HOME/bin. For example:
export PATH=$JAVA_HOME/bin:$PATH
Download and Install Instructions for IBM SDK Java 5 with Service Refresh 6b + IZ08455 (64-bit JDK)
Complete the following procedure to download and install IBM SDK Java 5 with Service Refresh.
- Go to the IBM Support: Fix Center download site at the following URL:
https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/iwm/web/preLogin.do?lang=en_US&source=swg-ibmjavaisv
- Register for an IBM ID if necessary.
- Log in using your IBM ID and password.
- Enter the Access Key ZDGEEQQCJQ and click Submit.
- Select the IBM SDK for AIX on 64-bit iSeries/pSeries.
- Click I Confirm to download the IBM JDK 150 SR6b + IZ08455.
- Set the
JAVA_HOME
environment variable to the directory in which IBM Java5 is installed, and export JAVA_HOME
. For example:
export JAVA_HOME=/usr/java5
- Set the PATH variable to include $JAVA_HOME/bin. For example:
export PATH=$JAVA_HOME/bin:$PATH
Download and Install WebLogic Server 10.0 and Later MPs on IBM AIX
- To download WebLogic Server 10.0 MP2, do the following:
Go to Oracle E-Delivery
and use the following information to download WebLogic Server 10.0 MP2:
- Select Product Pack "Oracle BEA".
- Select platform "IBM AIX Based Systems".
- Select media pack "BEA WebLogic Media for IBM AIX Based Systems (64-bit)"
- Select the part number with the "WebLogic Server 10.0 Maintenance Pack 2 (10.0.2.0)" description for download
If you're downloading WebLogic Server 10.0 MP1, select the part number with the "WebLogic Server 10.0 MP 1" description.
.
Note: For additional information on how to download BEA products refer to My Oracle Support Note 762254.1 and My Oracle Support Note 763603.1.
Refer to http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13179_01/common/docs100/install/start.html for instructions on how to start the .jar
or .bin
or.exe
installer files. Note, that generic installers are those filenames that end in .jar
.
If your configuration includes the 32-bit JDK, your installation of WebLogic Server is now complete. If your configuration includes the 64-bit JDK, however, you must also complete the following steps:
- Set the
BEA_HOME
to point to the directory in which WebLogic Server is installed and export BEA_HOME
. For example:
export BEA_HOME=<your_WebLogic_Server_installation_directory
>
- In a text editor, open the
$BEA_HOME/wlserver_10.0/common/bin/commEnv.sh
and search for the following case statement:
AIX)
if [ -n "${LIBPATH}" ]; then
LIBPATH=${LIBPATH}:${WL_HOME}/server/native/aix/ppc
else
LIBPATH=${WL_HOME}/server/native/aix/ppc
fi
LIBPATH=${PATCH_LIBPATH}:${LIBPATH}
export LIBPATH
;;
Replace with the following:
AIX)
if [ -n "${LIBPATH}" ]; then
LIBPATH=${LIBPATH}:${WL_HOME}/server/native/aix/ppc64
else
LIBPATH=${WL_HOME}/server/native/aix/ppc64
fi
LIBPATH=${PATCH_LIBPATH}:${LIBPATH}
export LIBPATH
;;
Download and Install the WebLogic Portal 10.0 and Later MPs on IBM AIX
To install WebLogic Portal on IBM AIX 6.1:
Note: For important information on how to download BEA products refer to My Oracle Support Note 762254.1 and My Oracle Support Note 763603.1.
Download and Apply BEA Patches
Download and install the following patches for AIX using the BEA Smart Update tool:
WLS 10.0 and WLP 10.0
- Patch ID: JQD4 Passcode: 2FL7GCMB
- Patch ID: FRKZ Passcode: S2WQI2XJ
- Patch ID: 6VWS Passcode: 1B8GZ29Y
WLS 10.0 MP1 and WLP 10.0 MP1
- Patch ID: HICY Passcode: 3XMR2IDD
WLS 10.0 MP1 (64-bit JDK)
- Patch ID: HICY Passcode: 3XMR2IDD
- Patch ID: T4IH Passcode: WRNBV477
WLS 10.0 MP2 (32-bit JDK and 64-bit JDK)
- Patch ID: JCP2 Passcode: NKZ52Q75
For more information on the BEA Smart Update tool, refer to http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13179_01/common/docs100/smart_update/intro.html
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