TechNote (Archived)

JRun 4 Updater 6: Hot fix for JRun hanging if a servlet calls another servlet in init method

Issue

This TechNote provides a link to the JRun4 Updater 6 hot fix JAR file that contains the fix for the following JRun defect:

61237 - JRun hangs if a Servlet calls another Servlet in init() method.

Reason

This bug is a regression in JRun 4 Updater 6 and worked properly with Updater 5.

Solution

Note: Macromedia strongly recommends installing and testing hot fixes in your test/staging environment prior to deployment on live production systems.

Follow the instructions below to install the hotfix :

Download the hot fix JAR file (14K).
Copy the JAR file into the {JRun-Home}\servers\lib directory (or "{JRun-Home}/servers/lib" on Unix and Linux).
This hot fix is compatible with JRun4 Updater 6 (build 106363) and greater. You can verify your build number by one of the following options:
- Open the JRun Management Console. Select Settings, then Version, to display the build number.
- Run the following command at the command prompt:
  
  On Windows 2000, NT and Win9x:
  
  cd "{jrun-base-dir}\bin"
  jrun -info
  
  On Unix and Linux:
  
  cd $JRUN_HOME/bin
  jrun -info