Sun WebServer 2.1 Issues

The known issues with Sun WebServer 2.1 are listed in the following section.

Sun WebServer 2.1 Does Not Install Correctly When Installed to a Non-Default Location

When you install the Solaris Management Console to its default directory location, and Sun WebServer 2.1 to a non-default location, Sun WebServer 2.1 does not install correctly.

Workaround:To resolve this issue proceed as indicated below.

To Reinstall Sun WebServer to Its Default Directory Location

1. Start the Solaris Product Registry from either the Solaris Management Console, or by typing % /bin/prodreg at a system prompt.

2. Select Sun WebServer and click Full Uninstall to remove Sun WebServer 2.1.

3. Start SEAS 3.0 Web Start again and install Sun WebServer to its default location.

Wrong Mod Time Error Messages Can Be Ignored

The Sun WebServer installation log under /var/sadm/install/logs contains a lot of warnings saying Wrong mod time. These messages are benign and only occur when you install Sun WebServer 2.1 from the SEAS 3.0 domestic product CD. This problem does not occur when installing Sun WebServer 2.1 from the SEAS 3.0 global product CD.

Help Window Stalls When Selecting Topics

In the Solaris Management Console 1.0 when you choose Contents from the Help menu to open the user help, the Help window may stall if you select the Help topics listed in the right pane of the Help window. This issue only occurs on Solaris 7 systems and it is intermittent.

Workaround: Select the corresponding main chapter headings listed in the left pane of the Help window and then select the Help topic you want.