Installing a module on a production server

This topic describes the steps involved in taking an application from a test server and deploying it into a production environment.

Before you begin

Before deploying a service application to a production server, assemble and test the application on a test server. After testing, export the relevant files as described in Preparing to deploy to a server and bring the files to the production system to deploy. See the information centers for WebSphere® Integration Developer and WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment, version 6 for more information.

Steps for this task

  1. Copy the module and other files onto the production server.

    The modules and resources (EAR, JAR, RAR, and WAR files) needed by the application are moved to your production environment.

  2. Run the serviceDeploy command to create an installable EAR file.

    This step defines the module to the server in preparation for installing the application into production.

    1. Locate the JAR file that contains the module to deploy.
    2. Issue the serviceDeploy command using the JAR file from the previous step as input.
  3. Install the EAR file from step 2. How you install the applications depends on whether you are installing the application on a stand alone server or a server in a cell.
    Note: You can either use the administrative console or a script to install the application. See the WebSphere Application Server information center for additional information.
  4. Save the configuration. The module is now installed as an application.
  5. Start the application.

Result

The application is now active and work should flow through the module.

What to do next

Monitor the application to make sure the server is processing requests correctly.

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