Limitation of WebSphere Application Servers when workspace path begins with a backslash

WebSphere® servers might not start when you use a workspace that begins with a backslash, for example \workspace or \myworkspaces\work1

Important: Applicable to WebSphere Application Server traditional
If you already started the development environment with a workspace that begins with a backslash, follow these steps to allow the WebSphere servers to start:
  1. Shut down the development environment.
  2. Restart the development environment (use the -setworkspace flag if you previously chose to hide the workspace selection dialog box on startup).
  3. When prompted for the workspace location, add the drive letter to the beginning of the workspace path. For example, \workspace1 would become C:\workspace1
  4. You can now start your existing WebSphere Application Server.
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