IBM 51 There is a maximum size for returnResult parameter storage, Device Manager limitations

vWhen you look at the properties of the software stack, no software modules are displayed.

vCompliance checking also incorrectly defines the software stack as missing when the software stack is included in the server template.

Cause

You can associate a discovered software resource with a software product, patch, or operating system software definition only. Associations with a software stack or distributed application are not supported.

Solution

Avoid associating software stacks or distributed applications with identified software resources on a server.

Some patch installations might fail when trying to perform a multiple patch installation

When trying to perform a multiple patch installation, some patch installations might fail. The following error message is displayed:

COPCOM116E The operation timed out.

Cause

Microsoft limitations to multiple patch installation can cause some patch installations to fail.

Solution

If you are having problems installing a particular patch, you might need to perform manual steps to complete the installation. Consult Microsoft article 296861 for more information: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/296861

There is a maximum size for returnResult parameter storage

When you run a workflow the returnResult parameter stores the output of the command. If the results are too large, you will receive an error.

The following error message is displayed:

COPDEX038E A database error occured:

The value of a host variable in the EXECUTE or OPEN statement is too large for its corresponding use .

Cause

There is a 4000 character limit on returnResult parameter storage and a 3800 character limit for scriptlets.

Device Manager limitations

The following are known limitations for the Device Manager:

Running lightweight management server with DB2 Universal Database generates exceptions

Some device classes (plug-ins) are not configured with lightweight device management server. You can receive exceptions for the missing device classes. However, lightweight device management server will start and run with its more limited set of device classes.

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