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6.6.0.1: Using the Java administrative console

6.6.0.1: Using the Java administrative console

The WebSphere Administrative Console is a graphical, Java-based administrative client to the IBM WebSphere Application Server administrative server. This administrative console supports the full range of product administrative activities.

The console features Topology and Type tree views for surveying and manipulating resources in the administrative domain. In addition, task wizards are provided to lead administrators through the creation and protection of new resources, such as servlets, applications and application servers.

The console has three main areas: the navigation area, the content or work area and the message area.

The navigation area

The navigation area on the left side of the console controls the content displayed on the right side of the console.

The navigation area has two tree views, which the administrator can toggle between:

  • The Topology tree for surveying and managing existing components
  • The Type tree for specifying defaults and taking inventory

The content or work area

The content or work area on the right of the console displays information based on the selected items in the navigation pane.

  • When the administrator clicks a folder in the Type tree, the content area displays a table listing information for all existing instances of that type.
  • When the administrator clicks an item in the Topology tree, the content area displays the properties for the item.

The messages area

The Console Messages window at the bottom of the console provides a high-level view of important events, such as successful completions and fatal errors.

The administrator can resize the window to see as many messages at a time as desired.

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