WAS file structure
Thus far, we have installed WAS, deployed a few applications, run some administrative scripts, and even changed some security options using the WAS Administrative console. All configuration changes to WAS are saved in configuration files, and it is important for you to understand the WAS filesystem and where configuration files, repositories, and log files are located.
There are several main categories of files that we need to cover:
XML configuration files
XML repositories
Log files
Properties files
Before we delve into the types of files, we will first cover the WAS filesystem and explain the file structure and layout, identifying key folders and file locations along the way.
The WAS filesystem
Like almost any other software product, WAS uses a filesystem which contains both runtime files, that is, the product binaries and also configuration files. Configuration files are XML files which are read at runtime. The Administration console modifies these XML files when you save changes...
