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MBeanInspector for WebSphere Application Server

A Java Management Extensions (JMX) management browser for WebSphere 5.


Date Posted: October 8, 2003
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1. I want to call an MBean operation, but the Invoke menu item for my desired operation is greyed-out. Why?
2. How can I make MBeanInspector understand new data types?
3. The default port of 8879 is not working for me. What port should I use?
4. The default connection settings don't work for me. Will I have to change them every time I run MBeanInspector?
5. Some text fields are very long, either ending with an ellipsis or scrolling off the page. How can I see all of the text?
6. I am trying to invoke an MBean operation, but it seems that there are some parameter values left over from another invocation. What do I do?
7. I am trying to invoke an MBean operation and have entered all of the parameter values into the table, but the values do not seem to be taking effect. Why?
8. How do I request new features or suggest enhancements?
9. How do I report bugs? Is a formal bug-reporting mechanism available?
10. What is the turn-around time for bug fixes and new features?


1. I want to call an MBean operation, but the Invoke menu item for my desired operation is greyed-out. Why?

The operation you are trying to invoke expects an unsupported data type as a parameter. MBeanInspector knows how to provide many commonly used data types, but not all.
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2. How can I make MBeanInspector understand new data types?

MBeanInspector 2.0 provides a plug-in facility for supporting new data types. This facility will be the future of an upcoming developerWorks article that will document the API and provide examples of how to write MBeanInspector plug-ins.
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3. The default port of 8879 is not working for me. What port should I use?

By default, the Deployment Manager's SOAP connector binds to port 8879; and 8880 is the default SOAP connector port for a base Application Server.

Finding the correct port can be somewhat tricky because there are no hard and fast rules about what port the servers use. The best thing to do is read through the SystemOut.log file for the server in question; it usually states what connector is being started on which port.

You can also use netstat -p TCP (on Windows) to list ports on which your system is listening. SOAP connectors are usually bound to ports in the 8880+/- range, while RMI connectors are bound to ports in the 2809+/- range.

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4. The default connection settings don't work for me. Will I have to change them every time I run MBeanInspector?

No; MBeanInspector "persists" certain preferences and uses them at start-up to initialize things such as connection properties, MBean feature filtering, and trace settings.
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5. Some text fields are very long, either ending with an ellipsis or scrolling off the page. How can I see all of the text?

This is a known issue that should be fixed in a future release. Until that time you can move the mouse pointer over most fields with very long values to bring up a tool-tip containing the text (or at least more of the text).
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6. I am trying to invoke an MBean operation, but it seems that there are some parameter values left over from another invocation. What do I do?

This is a known problem and is under investigation. In the meantime, you should be able to delete the existing value and enter a new one.
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7. I am trying to invoke an MBean operation and have entered all of the parameter values into the table, but the values do not seem to be taking effect. Why?

This is a known problem with the invocation table. In order for your input to take effect, press the Enter key when you are finished editing a parameter-value cell.
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8. How do I request new features or suggest enhancements?

Please post ideas for features and enhancements on the forum; that way, everyone can see and discuss them. Your great idea might trigger another great idea from someone else, which will make MBeanInspector a better tool in the long run.
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9. How do I report bugs? Is a formal bug-reporting mechanism available?

Please e-mail bug reports directly to the developer. If you are sending a bug report, please include as much information as possible. You should be able to copy the contents of any error windows that pop up. Likewise, in the Help menu there is a diagnostic trace option; using that option, you can view diagnostic traces and even export them for attachment in an email.

No formal mechanism is available at this time.

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10. What is the turn-around time for bug fixes and new features?

MBeanInspector is a side project, so time for it is somewhat limited. Bug fixes will get the most attention, particularly critical issues that prevent MBeanInspector from working in the desired manner. Bugs that have work-arounds will likely be deferred until a new-feature release. Requests for new features and enhancements are ranked according to community interest and feasability. The best way to get your idea into MBeanInspector is to get lots of people to ask for it! New releases will be available as often as possible.
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Windows, Other

For topics:
Administration, MBean, Systems management, testing, WebSphere Application Server (WAS), JMX (Java Management Extensions)


 

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