Packaging a Liberty profile server using developer tools
We can create a compressed file containing a server runtime environment, server configuration, and applications using the packaging wizard.
Because a Liberty server is lightweight, we might find it useful to package up the applications and server in a compressed file. We can then store this package, distribute it to colleagues, use it to deploy the application to a different location or to another machine, or even embed it in the product distribution.
- In the Servers view, stop the server.
- Right-click the Liberty server profile, and select Utilities > Package Server....
- In the Package Server page, in the Archive field, type a filename and path for the archive package, or click Browse to locate a filename and path. This filename can include a full path name. If the full path is omitted, a compressed file called package_file_name.zip is created in the ${server.output.dir} directory.
- In the Include field, select whether to include:
- Full runtime (all)
- Minimal runtime (minify)
- No runtime (usr)
For details on these include options, see Packaging a Liberty profile server from the command prompt topic.
- Click Finish.
Parent topic: Administer the Liberty profile using developer tools