XML configuration files

The entire WebSphere configuration is saved and persisted to XML files. When we use the Admin console to configure WebSphere, certain XML files are updated with the appropriate settings relating to each type of configuration. It is important that an administrator understands key XML files and understand what they are used for. When there are configuration or runtime issues, knowing these files and their locations can help with problem-solving. Below is a list of the most important configuration files that a WebSphere administrator should be aware of. It must be noted that some files exist more than once in different scopes, that is, cell level, node level, and server level.

Note

Scope is more important for the WebSphere Network Deployment product, which is not covered in this book.

Cell level XML files

Below is a list of the key XML configuration files found at the scope of cell level.

• resources.xml

  • Defines operating cell scope environmental resources, including JDBC...