WAS v8.5 > New features > New features overview: DevelopingWhat is new for deployers
This version contains a new feature for application deployers.
Deploy web or OSGi applications to the Liberty profile
If we are using the WebSphere Application Server Liberty profile, we can deploy web applications or OSGi applications to the Liberty profile by either dropping the application into a previously-defined "dropins" directory or by adding an application entry to the server configuration.
For more information, see the topic on deploying applications to the Liberty profile.
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Ways to install enterprise applications or modules
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Deploy applications to the Liberty profile