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Hi Team, In our x86 solaris environment there was an issue with respect to osagent. What we analyzed from the issue is that while INITIALIZING the the ORB using below API call: CORBA::ORB_init our program gets stuck on the above mentioned CORBA API call for approximately 25 minutes. After 25 minutes only program execution continues. Then we traced system calls of our program using "truss" utility which is using this CORBA API function in both non-working and working scenario. In Non-working scenario we can see in the truss log that we are continuously making DSRequest's and getting no reply for that. DSRequest message in truss look like below: 6.3351    sendto(14, 0x087A5A08, 160, 0, 0x08433578, 16)    = 16017128/2:    \\0\\0\\0A0 :\\0\\0\\0\\0\\0\\0\\f D S R e q u e s t\\0\\0\\0\\0\\0\\0\\f\\0\\0\\01017128/2:    O R B e l i n e 2 . 0\\0\\0\\0\\0\\0\\0\\001 V0180 v\\0\\0\\004\\0\\0\\0\\017128/2:    \\0\\0\\0\\0

Hi, When we searched for ARTIX 5.6.3 in software store then we found that there is no artix software available from vendor : MIcroFocus. But Progress Software is proving the ARTIX  software but there is no listing for Solaris 8 platform. We are using Solaris 8  with 64 bit platform. Could you please tell that what is the latest version of Artix software which is available for Solaris 8.? #solaris#Orbix#Artix

For high volume of requests through SOAP , CORE dump generating. While dubugging the core it showing some error which are inbuilt to ARTIX.  Below are the CORE logs, Could anyone  please help. ARTIX version ; 5.5,   Debugging tool - dbx detected a multithreaded programt@8 (l@6) terminated by signal SEGV (no mapping at the fault address)(/opt/SUNWspro/bin/../WS6U1/bin/sparcv9/dbx) wherecurrent thread: t@8=>[1] _smalloc(0x10, 0xfea427a8, 0x4, 0x10, 0x0, 0x0), at 0xfe9c1c68 [2] malloc(0x10, 0x1000, 0x1474618, 0x24e5ac, 0x0, 0x0), at 0xfe9c1ca8 [3] operator new(0x10, 0x0, 0xfe6b8f6c, 0x137d4, 0xff1fa828, 0x3884), at 0xff1e707c [4] IT_Bus::XMLOutputStream::XMLOutputStream(0x1474654, 0x147463c, 0x0, 0xfe9c1cb4, 0x4000, 0xfe8b128c), at 0xff136214 [5] IT_Bus::SoapMessageWriter::SoapMessageWriter(0x1474618, 0x13aa384, 0x13fdb18, 0x1199bf8, 0x1, 0x11dc2b8), at 0xf6b52518 IT_Bus::SOAP_BusPlugIn::create_message_writer(0x13fdae0, 0x13aa384, 0x24c, 0x0, 0xf6b5c528, 0xf6bd1b5c), at

Hi What is the exact significance of below water_marks thread_pool:high_water_mark = "25"; thread_pool:low_water_mark = "24"; thread_pool:initial_threads = "23"; and how to determinr that our C code is using these values for thread. What happen if we change the value of these parameters. #thread#Orbix

Hi All, I am facing a issue with Artix/C web service. We have one web service module that is written in C . Module simply receive a request and send to some other interface. and receive the response and send back to corresponding request. When we are trying one request at a time, it is working fine.. we can say that it is working fine with sequential requests.  But when we try multiple request simultaneously then core is coming..  the strange thing is that core is coming on differnet place every time and pointing to some artix like things when we try debug using dbx. please see log below for multiple core debug using dbx tool. x: warning: cannot demangle '__1c9uX__unnamed_9QdDQdDQdDKAdNHJ0IXIErrorMap2F6Mi_rnGIT_BusOFaultException__' Reading libit_xslt_util_sc53.so.5 Reading libit_xalan_sc53.so.1 Reading libit_http_api_sc53.so.5 Reading libCstd.so.1 Reading libgen.so.1 Reading libit_xalanmsg_sc53.so.1 Reading libCstd_isa.so.1 Reading libit_http_sc53.so.5 Reading libit_me

Hi All, I am facing a issue with Artix/C web service. We have one web service module that is written in C . Module simply receive a request and send to some other interface. and receive the response and send back to corresponding request. When we are trying one request at a time, it is working fine.. we can say that it is working fine with sequential requests.  But when we try multiple request simultaneously then core is coming..  the strange thing is that core is coming on differnet place every time and pointing to some artix like things when we try debug using dbx. please see log below for multiple core debug using dbx tool. x: warning: cannot demangle '__1c9uX__unnamed_9QdDQdDQdDKAdNHJ0IXIErrorMap2F6Mi_rnGIT_BusOFaultException__' Reading libit_xslt_util_sc53.so.5 Reading libit_xalan_sc53.so.1 Reading libit_http_api_sc53.so.5 Reading libCstd.so.1 Reading libgen.so.1 Reading libit_xalanmsg_sc53.so.1 Reading libCstd_isa.so.1 Reading libit_http_sc53.so.5 Reading libit_me

Summary What are the main differences between Artix 5.5 and Artix 5.6? Does Artix 5.6 support JAX-RPC? What do I need to consider when upgrading from Artix 5.5 to Artix 5.6.*? Environment Artix 5.5, 5.6.* All supported OS and platforms. Question/Problem Description This article clarifies main differences between Artix 5.5 and Artix 5.6, and things to take into consideration when upgrading Artix 5.5 based applications to Artix 5.6.* Resolution Artix 5.5 included the following:- CXF-base Java JAX-WS runtime located in <artix_ 5.5>/java directory- C and JAX-RPC Java runtimes located in the <artix_ 5.5>/cxx_javaThe JAX-WS standard is the successor of the JAX-RPC standard.JAX-RPC has been deprecated and removed from Artix 5.6.*.The last version of Artix supporting Java JAX-RPC applications is therefore Artix 5.5 (please contact MicroFocus SupportLine for the latest available hotfix for Artix 5.5). There will be not further versions supporting JAX-RPC.Currently, Artix 5.

  I am getting the below error for my client. initializing orb: org.omg.CORBA.INITIALIZE: Unable to open the ORB configuration file "\\default-domain.cfg". Ensure that you have sourced your <domain_name>_env script, generated by the configuration tool ("itconfigure" command). I have properly configured -ORBdomain_name <domain_name>' and the '-ORBconfig_domains_dir I renamed my <domain>.cfg to default-domain.cfg and it started working. But dont understand why I need default-domain.cfg., why it is not ping directly <domain>.cfg#CORBA#Orbix

Can some explain the error below.  This error happens when I use the catns commandexample: catns component.production.versionUnexpected system exception0-- Unknown Error Code: 0  - Unknown Error Code: 0  [Completion status : COMPLETED_NO] When catnsj use I get back the IOR file and the same for lsns#Orbix#catns

When troubleshooting VisiBroker related problems, we always need to know the VisiBroker configurations and logs. However, many users are unable to provide this information quickly and accurately due to their unfamiliarity with VisiBroker and their own application’s implementation. This usually leads to unnecessary delays in understanding the runtime environment and scenario that may have caused the problems. Now you can use the VBUtility Tool to help you extraction the VisiBroker configurations and change VisiBroker log levels dynamically without restarting your application. Please read Using VBUtility Tool to Troubleshoot VisiBroker Application to learn more about this tool. Feel free to share with us your feedback and experiences with the VBUtility Tool.#VBUtility#logging#configuration#debug#logfilter

Summary The logjam and the short Diffie-Hellman key vulnerabilities Environment All supported platforms and versions Question/Problem Description The following two vulnerabilities apply to the VisiBroker products: Logjam: The so-called Logjam vulnerability relies upon the ability to downgrade a cipher set negotiation to use export strength 40-bit ciphers. Passive eavesdropping is possible due to re-use of short Diffie-Hellman keys: Through the use of massive amounts of computing power, it is possible to eavesdrop passively upon packet exchanges that are protected using well-known Diffie-Hellman keys of 1024bit or lower. The amount of processing power required is only likely to be within the reach of very large corporations or nation states. Resolution Logjam In its default installation state VisiBroker does not allow negotiation of export strength ciphers and is therefore not vulnerable to the Logjam attack. However, to enable backward compatibility it is possible for customer

Hi    We have a corba server environment in Orbix Iona 6.3 where in a replicated installation of MASTer and Slave deployment is done. Currently we have a  situation in client side ,where we had some restrictions in opening all  ports. In standalone mode(non replica) we were able to restrict the ports in server side by setting the variable  policies:iiop:server_address_mode_policy:port_range. So I would like to know two thing with respect to our current scenario, do we need to set separate port ranges for respective replicas or can we set same port ranges for both MASTER and slave. Thanks for your support.  #Orbix

We are  using Orbix Iona 6.3 server configured using itconfigure. Recently we migrated our clients to different eviornments where we have many firewall constraints due to which only a few set of ports are open. So the problem is that the Naming Service  listens on a random port each time it is started. Is there any way to use fixed ports for naming service. orbix_ns_on_fixed_port #Orbix

Can a client of Orbix 3.3 SP12 able to communicate to server of Orbix 3.3 SP7#Orbix

Summary This KB describes the proper way to check the exact version of Artix Java 5.6.* which is installed. Environment All Artix 5.6.* for Java, All Supported OS Question/Problem Description How to check exact version of Artix 5.6.* for Java. Artix 5.6.* for Java releases are based off of the Apache CXF framework and do not include a separate utility to identify the exact version like the Artix C release. Resolution The to differentiate based on the Fuse/Apache version the runtime was based on, it was different in every 5.6.x release.   Artix 5.6.0: %ARTIX_JAVA_HOME%\\tools\\bin\\idl2wsdl.bat -v idl2wsdl - Apache CXF 2.3.3-fuse-01-15   Artix 5.6.1: %ARTIX_JAVA_HOME%\\tools\\bin>idl2wsdl.bat -v idl2wsdl - Apache CXF 2.3.4-fuse-00-22   Artix 5.6.2: %ARTIX_JAVA_HOME%\\tools\\bin>idl2wsdl -v idl2wsdl - FuseSource Services Framework 2.3.5-fuse-01-33   Artix 5.6.3: %ARTIX_JAVA_HOME%\\tools\\bin\\idl2wsdl.bat -vidl2wsdl - Apache CXF 3.0.3-MF idl2wsdl - Apa

Finding out the VisiBroker configurations and analysing the logs are the routine tasks when troubleshooting VisiBroker application issues. Unfortunately, many users are unable to provide this information quickly and accurately due to their unfamiliarity with VisiBroker and their own application’s implementation. This usually leads to unnecessary delays in understanding the runtime environment and scenario that may have caused the problem. VBUtility is a tool designed to help you troubleshoot VisiBroker for Java and C applications. Its two main functions are: To facilitate the extraction of the VisiBroker configurations from your application. To change VisiBroker log levels dynamically without restarting your application. To use VBUtility Tool, you just need to plug in VBUtility to your existing VisiBroker for Java or C application. There is no need to rewrite/rebuild your application. A VBUtility Console is provided to enable you to interact with the VBUtility Plug-in to extract

Summary This article clarifies how to set up and use one installation of Orbix 3.3 for multiple environments, each running under it's own configuration with it's own orbix daemon, NS, etc. on the same host machine. This is the recommended approach rather than installing Orbix 3.3 multiple times in different directories. Environment Orbix 3.3, All Supported OS Question/Problem Description Often, especially in Unix environments, multiple users need to use their own instance or installation of Orbix 3.3 e.g. for development or testing purposes, or multiple Orbix 3.3 environments might need to run in parallel each with it's own orbix daemon, NS, etc. The question arises then whether it is necessary to have multiple installations of Orbix 3.3 in different directories or whether it is possible to use the same installation for different environments. Clarifying Information Each Orbix 3.3 environment consists of one Orbix daemon process and the CORBA servers running under this daemon pr

Can we control the port ranges used by all the iona process by setting IT_DAEMON_SERVER_BASE. Where we need to set these variables? can we set it as a environment variable or in domain cfg file Is it enough to set like below. IT_DAEMON_SERVER_BASE = "60000" IT_DAEMON_SERVER_RANGE =  "100"#Orbix

I have such questions : 1. How many threads are used by OpenFusion Notification Service? 2. How many messages per second can be handled by OFNS without performance drop? Regards.#OpenFusion

Summary This article clarifies how to pass an initial reference for a Naming Service into an application. This reference will then be resolved automatically when using resolve_initial_references("NameService") method in your application. Environment Orbix 6.3 All Supported Operating Systems Question/Problem Description How to pass an initial reference to a Naming Service into my application? Can I configure my application to contact a different Naming Service? Clarifying Information Error Message Defect/Enhancement Number Cause Resolution An Orbix 6 based application which is passing the command line arguments into the ORB init() method with e.g. in C : CORBA::ORB_init(argc, argv) or in Java: ORB.init(args, props) can be configured to use a specific Naming Service by passing the following parameter at the command line: myapp -ORBInitRef NameService=<IOR> or myapp -ORBInitRef NameService=<corbaloc string> <IOR> denotes the Interoperable Object Re

Summary This article clarifies an issue with itconfigure utility in Orbix 6.3 SP7 Environment Orbix 6.3.7 Windows Server 2012 R2 Question/Problem Description Deploying a domain with itconfigure fails. Cannot deploy an Orbix domain with itconfigure. Clarifying Information Error Message Error message window shows: "Could not find file platform_env_windows server 2012 r2.xml" On the command line the following error messages are printed: Invalid xml file, no mapping found for: windows server 2012 r2 amd64 1.7 Setting xml file to platform_env_windows server 2012 r2.xml Defect/Enhancement Number RPI 1098360 Cause This issue is caused by a missing entry in the following file: %IT_PRODUCT_DIR%\\asp\\6.3\\etc\\conf\\platform_env_config.xml Resolution This issues has been fixed in Orbix 6.3.7 HF2. This hotfix is available in the "Product Updates" section in the SupportLine portal. Workaround Alternatively update the file %IT_PRODUCT_DIR%\\asp\\6.3\\etc\\conf\\platform_en

In this blog entry, we will be describing how customers can leverage on Gatekeeper to traverse NAT Firewall. A typical scenario would be a customer's VisiBroker 8.5 application being deployed in an environment without firewall protection, which may be deemed vulnerable and security would be compromised. The following is the initial deployment diagram of the application without any NAT Firewall protection: The Servers are implemented with VisiBroker for Java (VBJ) and VisiBroker for C (VBC ). The GUI Client is implemented with VBJ. Smart Agent and VisiNaming Services are used to manage the CORBA Object References. The GUI Client need to contact the Smart Agent to locate the Server Object Reference before it can communicate with the Server. The Smart Agent feature makes use of the UDP protocol to locate the Object Reference. Bi-Directional IIOP communication is enabled at the Client and Server side. All these processes need to communicate with each other

Summary How to install VisiBroker 8.5 service packs Installing VisiBroker service packs Environment VisiBroker 8.5 All supported platforms Question/Problem Description How should VisiBroker 8.5 service packs be installed? Resolution Before installing a Service Pack VisiBroker 8.5 must be installed. Installing a service pack: Download the release archive to your VBROKERDIR folder. Unpack the archive in the same folder. Restart the application. #Security#VisiBroker#Installation#VisiBroker8.5

We are using Orbix Iona 6.3 in Sun solaris. While deploying domain using itconfigure ,we are getting below error. STARTING TO DEPLOY: domain ApolloTest on host omis337STARTING TO PREPARE: iona_services.locator.omis337ERROR: Could not initialize ORB: IDL:omg.org/CORBA/INITIALIZE:1.0: minor = 0x49540A41 (IT_IIOP_TLS:PRINCIPAL_AUTHENTICATION_ATTEMPT_FAILED), completion status = NOFAILED TO PREPARE: service exited with value: 99FAILED TO DEPLOY: domain ApolloTest on host omis337Failed to prepare service iona_services.locator.omis337: exit value 99.The following errors were reported by the service:Could not initialize ORB: IDL:omg.org/CORBA/INITIALIZE:1.0: minor = 0x49540A41 (IT_IIOP_TLS:PRINCIPAL_AUTHENTICATION_ATTEMPT_FAILED), completion status = NOFailed to prepare service iona_services.locator.omis337: exit value 99.The following errors were reported by the service:Could not initialize ORB: IDL:omg.org/CORBA/INITIALIZE:1.0: minor = 0x49540A41 (IT_IIOP_TLS:PRINCIPAL_AUTHENTICATION_

Posted by: anup We are using Orbix Iona 6.3 in Sun solaris. While deploying domain using itconfigure ,we are getting below error. STARTING TO DEPLOY: domain ApolloTest on host omis337 STARTING TO PREPARE: iona_services.locator.omis337 ERROR: Could not initialize ORB: IDL:omg.org/CORBA/INITIALIZE:1.0: minor = 0x49540A41 (IT_IIOP_TLS:PRINCIPAL_AUTHENTICATION_ATTEMPT_FAILED), completion status = NO FAILED TO PREPARE: service exited with value: 99 FAILED TO DEPLOY: domain ApolloTest on host omis337 Failed to prepare...#Security#Orbix