File structure
Thus far, we have installed WebSphere, deployed a few applications, and run some administrative scripts, and even changed some security options using the Administrative console. All configuration changes to WebSphere are saved in configuration files and it is important for the administrator to understand the WebSphere file system and where configuration files, repositories, and log files are located.
There are several main categories of files that we need to cover which are listed below.
XML configuration files
XML repositories
Log files
Properties files.
Before we delve into the types of files, we will first cover the WebSphere file system and explain the file structure and layout identifying key folders and file locations.
The WebSphere file system
Like almost any other software product, WebSphere uses a file system which contains both runtime files, that is, the product binaries and also configuration files. There are many folders and directories in the WebSphere folder structure...
