WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1 is interoperable with
other WebSphere Application Server versions under certain conditions.
Before you begin
See Overview of migration, coexistence, and interoperability and Premigration considerations.
WebSphere Application Server
Version 6.1 is generally interoperable with WebSphere Application Server Version
5.x and Version 6.0.x. You should apply the latest fix level to support interoperability.
In order to interoperate between WebSphere Application Server for z/OS and
a WebSphere Application Server product on a non-z/OS machine, however, you
must take the following steps:
Procedure
- On the non-z/OS machine, the property -Dcom.ibm.CORBA.ORBCharEncoding=ASCII should
be set in the administrative console under server_name >
Java and Process Management >Process Definition > Java Virtual Machine > Generic
JVM arguments.
- On the non-z/OS machine, the property com.ibm.CORBA.ORBWCharDefault
= UCS2 should be defined in the administrative console under server_name >
Container Services > ORB Service > Custom Properties.
- If you are running WebSphere Application Server
for z/OS with security enabled, you must set the property com.ibm.CORBA.validateBasicAuth=false in sas.client.props on the non-z/OS machine. It is set to true by default.
- Upgrade the Software Development Kit (SDK) used to one supported
by Version 6.1.x.
See Recommended fixes for WebSphere Application Server.
What to do next
This information is dynamic and might be augmented by information
in technical articles that are available on the IBM DeveloperWorks WebSphere site. Check the site for
the latest information.