A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When a virtual machine name is too long an exception is seen in the system logs: VMwareShimApplicationException: Error with VMware task: ERROR: com.ibm.venture.vmware.sdk.vim25.InvalidName registering virtual machine [extremely long name...] is invalid or exceeds the maximum number of characters permitted.
Local fix
Problem summary
There was code that had a name length limitation throwing an error.
Problem conclusion
Code has been updated to use a unique identifier that meets the name length limit.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IC94640
Reported component name
PUREAPP SYS W15
Reported component ID
5725G3200
Reported release
110
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2013-08-05
Closed date
2013-08-06
Last modified date
2013-08-06
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
PUREAPP SYS W15
Fixed component ID
5725G3200
Applicable component levels
R110 PSY
UP
R100 PSN
UP
RESP PSN
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
06 August 2013