Troubleshooting

WebSphere Application Server offers several methods you can use to troubleshoot problems. Which method you use depends on the nature of the problem. Generally, you use a combination of these methods to determine the cause of a problem and then decide on an appropriate method for its resolution. Whether you are a beginner or experienced user, this problem determination section leads you to resources and techniques to help you identify and respond to problems.

Troubleshoot by topic
This topic describes several general areas where problems may occur, and what resources use to determine the cause of the problem.

Resources for monitoring the WebSphere Application Server environment
This topic describes the resources you can use to monitor the WebSphere Application Server environment.

WebSphere Application Server log files
This topic describes the log files created by the WebSphere Application Server components. The topic also includes information on how to configure the log files.

Use the WebSphere Application Server trace service
This topic describes how to enable and configure the WebSphere Application Server trace service. The topic also includes information on interpreting the contents of a trace file.

Add logging and tracing to your application
This topic describes how to add logging and tracing to your applications using the JRas framework.

Use the debugger tools
This topic describes the debugger tools available for debugging your code running in WebSphere Application Server for iSeries.

WebSphere Application Server message reference
This topic describes the messages issued by WebSphere Application Server. The topic includes message identifiers, descriptions, and the user action which may be taken for a particular message.

WebSphere Application Server system topology
This topic describes the topology of the WebSphere Application Server environment and how your application fits into this topology.