(Developer)

Accessing the development database directly

We can access the development database while the test server is running or idle.

Procedure

Use one of these methods to access the development database.

WebSphere Commerce Test Server	Method
Is running	Use the following URL from the same machine that is running WebSphere Commerce Developer: http://localhost/webapp/wcs/admin/servlet/db.jsp This URL will provide an entry field where we can issue SQL statements that will run against the development database.
Is idle	Use native database tools to access the database, for example a DB2 command window.

Related concepts
WebSphere Commerce development environment