Bootstrap files

Bootstrap files are XML files. The bootstrap files are used during instance creation to populate the database tables with information, after the schema has been created. Once the data has been loaded, you can see the pre-loaded information in the appropriate database table. Bootstrap files can be used to retrieve information about specific data such as calculation codes and pricing policies.

WebSphere Commerce uses the following bootstrap files:

Language-independent  files:

Language-dependent files:

Staging files:

Other files:

Using a few files as an example, the following diagram displays how the bootstrap files interact:

 diagram describing how the bootstrap files interact

Note:  It is recommended that you do not modify any of the bootstrap files. If modified, an instance may not be created successfully and could result in a major support issue.

For more information on individual  bootstrap files, refer to the files under the heading, Related reference.