Install application files

As part of deploying an application, you install application files on a server configured to hold installable modules.

Before you can install your application files on an application server, configure the target application server. As part of configuring the server, determine whether your application files can be installed to your deployment targets.

Also, before you install the files, assemble modules as needed.

Installable modules include enterprise archive (EAR), enterprise bean (EJB), Web archive (WAR), and resource adapter (connector or RAR) files. Complete the following steps to install your files.

Determine which method to use to install your application files. WebSphere Application Server provides several ways to install modules.
Install the application files using
- Administrative console
- wsadmin scripts
- Java administrative programs that use JMX APIs
- Java programs that define a J2EE DeploymentManager object in accordance with J2EE Deployment API Specification (JSR-88)
Start the deployed application files using
- Administrative console
- wsadmin startApplication
- Java programs that use ApplicationManager or AppManagement MBeans
- Java programs that define a J2EE DeploymentManager object in accordance with J2EE Deployment API Specification (JSR-88)

What to do next

Save the changes to your administrative configuration.

When saving the configuration, synchronize the configuration with the nodes where the application is expected to run.

Next, test the application. For example, point a Web browser at the URL for a deployed application and examine the performance of the application. If the application does not perform as desired, update the application, then save and test it again.

Sub-topics
Installable module versions
Ways to install applications or modules
Installing application files with the console

Example: Installing an EAR file using the default bindings
Installing J2EE modules with JSR-88
Customizing modules using DConfigBeans