How to Create Web Dynamic Project (WAR) for WebSphere Application Server v6.0 at Localhost in IBM RAD

 

What is Web Dynamic Project?

Dynamic web project contains dynamic J2EE resources such as Servlets, JSP, filters, associated metadata with Static resources such as Images and HTML files.Cascading style sheets (CSS) and JSP tag libraries can be included for creating rich Web projects.

What is WAR?

A WAR file ("web application archive" ) is a JAR file that is a collection of Java Server Pages(JSP), Servlets, Java classes, XML files, tag libraries and static Web pages (HTML,Images and CSS ) that together constitute a Web application. The /WEB-INF directory in the WAR file contains a file named web.xml which defines the structure of the web application.

 

In this Post we are Learning how we can create Dynamic Web project for WebSphere Application Server v6.0 at Localhost in IBM RAD.Dynamic Web projects are always imbedded in Enterprise Application projects. The wizard that you use to create a dynamic Web project will also create an Enterprise Application (EAR) project if it does not already exist. The wizard will also update the application.xml deployment descriptor of the specified Enterprise Application project to define the Web project as a module element.

 

Prerequisite: IBM RAD 7.5 installed in his/her machine.

Step1: Open IBM RAD 7.5

                 Go to File->New->Others…

Step2: One Window will Pop-Up as Shown in the screen below:

                 Select Web->Dynamic Web Project.

                 Click Next.

 

Step3: New Dynamic Web Project Wizard will Open as Shown below in the Screen Shot.

                   

•                     Enter Project Name
•                     Select Target Runtime
•                     Select Dynamic Web Module Version
•                     Select the Configuration
•                     Select EAR Membership if needed for your Application
•                     Click Next.
•  

 

Step4: Enter Context Root for the WAR Module as shown in the screen below:

•                 Click Next.

Step5: One Window will Pop-Up,Asking you to Open Web Perspective if you want then Click Yes .

Note: To know more about opening Perspective check How To Open Perspective.

 

Step6: You had created the Dynamic Web Project (WAR) for WebSphere Application Server v6.0 at Localhost in IBM RAD 7.5 as Shown in the Screen below:

The Creation of Web Dynamic Project (WAR) for WebSphere Application Server v6.0 at Localhost is same as mentioned above in IBM RAD 6.0, RAD 7.0 and RAD 8.0.

How to Create Enterprise Application Project (EAR) for WebSphere Application Server v6.0 at Localhost in IBM RAD

What is an Enterprise Application Project?

Enterprise application projects is Module Packaging System that can contain a combination of Web modules, JAR files, connector modules, EJB modules, and application client modules. An enterprise application project is deployed in the form of an EAR file.

What is an EAR(Enterprise Archive)?

An Enterprise Archive, or EAR, is a file format used by Java EE for packaging one or more modules into a single archive so that the deployment of the various modules onto an application server happens simultaneously and coherently. It also contains XML files called deployment descriptors which describe how to deploy the modules. Maven or Ant can be used to build EAR files.

 

Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EAR_(file_format)

 

In this Post we are going to Learn how we can create Enterprise Application Project (EAR) for WebSphere Application Server v6.0 at Localhost in IBM RAD 7.5.

 

Prerequisite: IBM RAD 7.5 installed in his/her machine.

Step1: Open IBM RAD 7.5

•                   Go to File->New->Others…

 Step2: One Window will Pop-Up as Shown in the screen below:

•                     Select Java EE->Enterprise Application Project.
•                     Click Next.

 Step3: New EAR Application Project Wizard will Open as Shown below in the Screen Shot.

Enter Project Name

Select Target Runtime

Select EAR Version

And Select the Configuration

Click Next.

 Step4: Select Java EE Module Dependencies i.e. the Web Modules (WAR File).

•                      Click Next.

 Step5: You had created the Enterprise Application Project (EAR) for WebSphere Application Server v6.0 at Localhost in IBM RAD 7.5 as Shown in the Screen below:

The Creation of Enterprise Application Project (EAR) for WebSphere Application Server v6.0 at Localhost is same as mentioned above in IBM RAD 6.0, RAD 7.0 and RAD 8.0.

How to Open Perspective in IBM RAD

In this Post we are going to Learn How to Open Different Perspective in IBM RAD.

There are two Options Provided in IBM RAD 7.5 for Opening Different Perspective.

Prerequisite: IBM RAD 7.5 installed in his/her machine.

Option 1: Open IBM RAD 7.5

               You will able to get Window tab as shown in the screen shot below:

               Go to Window->Open Perspective

Option 2: Check the Top-Left side in the IBM RAD 7.5 tool.

                    One should get the Tab for Opening different Perspective as shown in the screen below:

One can Open Different Perspective in the same way mentioned above in RAD 6.0 and RAD 7.0.

How to Find Localhost Port for WebSphere Application Server in IBM RAD Console

 

In my Previous posts we learnt how to Start WebSphere Application Server v6.0 in

Start Mode

Debug Mode

Profile Mode

Let us Check below how to find the Localhost Port for Started WebSphere Application Server v6.0 in IBM RAD Console

Prerequisite :

              1. One should have already created the WebSphere Application Server v6.1 @localhost in IBM RAD 7.5

              2.WebSphere Application Server v6.0 at Localhost in Started mode

Step1: Open the Console from the Lower Panel of IBM RAD tool as Shown in the Screen Shot below:

Step2: Find (Ctrl+F) the default host in the Console as Shown in the Screen Shot below:

You will get the Localhost Port Number (e.g. *:9080) for  WebSphere Application Server v6.0 .

Note: This Port Number is Different for each newly Created Profile for WebSphere Application Server v6.0.

 

One can find the Localhost Port Number for  WebSphere Application Server v6.0 in the same way for RAD 6.0, RAD 7.0 and RAD 8.0.

How to Start WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at Localhost in Debug Mode

 

In my post How to Create WebSphere Application Server v6.1 @ Localhost in IBM RAD we learnt the Creation of WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at localhost in IBM RAD 7.5

Let us Check How to Start WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at localhost in IBM RAD 7.5.

Prerequisite : One should have already created the WebSphere Application Server v6.1 @localhost in IBM RAD 7.5

There are two Option for Starting the WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at localhost in Debug Mode

1. From Lower Panel :

Check the lower pannel of your IBM RAD, you will get the Debug button as shown in the screen shot below.

Click the Green colored Debug Button

Keyboard Shortcut is (Ctrl+Alt+D)

 

2. Through Right Click Option:

Right Click on the created  WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at localhost.

One window will Pop-Up as Shown in the Screen Shot below:

Click the Green colored Debug Button.

 

 

You will get your WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at localhost is in Debug Mode as Show below in the Screen Shot:

 

Starting the WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at localhost in Debug Mode is Same in RAD 6.0, RAD 7.0 and RAD 8.0.

How to Start WebSphere Application Server 6.1 at Localhost in Profiling Mode

 

In my post How to Create WebSphere Application Server v6.1 @ Localhost in IBM RAD we learnt the Creation of WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at localhost in IBM RAD 7.5

Let us Check How to Start WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at localhost in IBM RAD 7.5.

Prerequisite : One should have already created the WebSphere Application Server v6.1 @localhost in IBM RAD 7.5

There are two Options provided in IBM RAD for Starting the WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at localhost in Profile Mode.

1. From Lower Panel :

Check the lower pannel of your IBM RAD, you will get the Debug button as shown in the screen shot below.

Click the Green colored Profile Button.

 

2. Through Right Click Option:

Right Click on the created WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at localhost.

One window will Pop-Up as Shown in the Screen Shot below:

Click the Green colored Profile Button.

 

 

You will get your WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at localhost is in Profile Mode as Show below in the Screen Shot:

Starting the WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at localhost in Profile Mode is Same in RAD 6.0, RAD 7.0 and RAD 8.0.

How to Start WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at Localhost in Start Mode in IBM RAD

 

In my post How to Create WebSphere Application Server v6.1 @ Localhost in IBM RAD we learnt the Creation of WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at localhost in IBM RAD 7.5.

Let us Check How to Start WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at localhost in IBM RAD 7.5.

Prerequisite : One should have already created the WebSphere Application Server v6.1 @localhost in IBM RAD 7.5.

Starting the WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at localhost in Start Mode

1. From Lower Panel :

Check the lower pannel of your IBM RAD, you will get the Start button as shown in the screen shot below.

Click the Green colored Start Button

Keyboard Shortcut is (Ctrl+Alt+R)

 

2. Through Right Click Option:

Right Click the WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at localhost.

One window will Pop-Up as Shown in the Screen Shot below:

Click the Green colored Start Button.

 

 

You will get your WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at localhost is in Start Mode as Show below in the Screen Shot:

 

Starting the WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at localhost in Start Mode is Same in RAD 6.0, RAD 7.0 and RAD 8.0.

How to ADD Installed JRE WebSphere Application Server v6.1 @ localhost in IBM RAD

 

Let us Check how to ADD Installed JRE for WebSphere Application Server v6.1 @ localhost in IBM RAD 7.5.

Prerequisite: IBM RAD 7.5 installed.

Step1: Open IBM RAD 7.5

You will get Window tab as shown in the screen shot below:

Go to Window->Preferences ,One Window will pop-up.

 

 Step2: Go to Java->Installed JRE

           Click Add.

Step3: One Window will Pop-Up

            Select the Installed JRE Type

            Click Next.

Step4: Check the Screen shot below:

Enter JRE home from the Directory

JRE name

JRE system libraries

One can Add the External JARs also, as per their Application requirement.

Click Finish.

Installed JRE can be Added for WebSphere Application Server v6.1 @ localhost in the same way in RAD 6.0, RAD 7.0 and RAD 8.0.

How to Remove/Delete Installed JRE WebSphere Application Server v6.1 @ localhost in IBM RAD

 

Let us Check how to Remove/Delete Installed JRE for WebSphere Application Server v6.1 @ localhost in IBM RAD 7.5.

Prerequisite: IBM RAD 7.5 installed.

Step1: Open IBM RAD 7.5

           You will get Window tab as shown in the screen shot below:

            Go to Window->Preferences ,One Window will pop-up

 

 Step2: Go to Java->Installed JRE

             Check Installed JRE for the Websphere Application Server in IBM RAD 7.5 as shown in the Screen Below:

              Click Remove

RAD 6.0, RAD 7.0 and RAD 8.0 has the same way for Removing/Deleting Installed JRE for WebSphere Application Server.

How to Check Installed JRE Version in WebSphere Application Server v6.1 @ localhost IBM RAD

We are going to Check Installed JRE for WebSphere Application Server v6.1 @ localhost in IBM RAD 7.5.

    Prerequisite: IBM RAD 7.5 installed.

Step1: Open IBM RAD 7.5

           You will get Window tab as shown in the screen shot below:

           Go to Window->Preferences ,One Window will pop-up.

 Step2: Go to Java->Installed JRE

Check Installed JRE for the Websphere Application Server in IBM RAD 7.5 as shown in the Screen Below:

RAD 6.0, RAD 7.0 and RAD 8.0 has the same way for checking Installed JRE for WebSphere Application Server.

Configure Compiler Settings for WebSphere Application Server v6.1 @ localhost in IBM RAD

We are going to Configure the Compiler  settings for WebSphere Application Server v6.1 @ localhost in IBM RAD 7.5.

     Prerequisite: IBM RAD 7.5 installed.

  Step1: Open IBM RAD 7.5

              You will get a Window tab as shown in the screen shot below:

               Go to Window->Preferences ,One Window will pop-up.

 Step2: Go to Java->Compiler

Configure the Compiler settings according to the JRE installed for the Websphere Application Server as shown in the Screen Below:

RAD 6.0, RAD 7.0 and RAD 8.0 has the same way for configuring Compiler settings for WebSphere Application Server.

How to Customize Profile for WebSphere Application Server v6.1 @ localhost in IBM RAD 7.5

In My Previous Post we learnt how to Create Typical Profile in webSphere Application Server v6.1 @ localhost in IBM RAD v7.5

Lets check how to Customize Profile i.e. Advance Profile Creation in webSphere Application Server v6.1 @ localhost in IBM RAD v7.5

What is Advance Profile Creation?

It is an Application Server Profile that uses Default configuration settings or you can specify your own settings such as location ,names ,node and host of the profile. You can assign your own port values.

Prerequisite: One should have IBM RAD 7.5 installed in his/her machine Create the WebSphere Application Server v6.1 at localhost in IBM RAD 7.5.

 
Step1: Open IBM RAD 7.5 and go to Window tab as shown in the screen shot below:
Step2: Go to Window->Preferences as shown in the screen shot below:
Step3: One Window will pop-up
Step4: Go to Server->WebSphere Application Server in preferences list:

click Run Profile Management Tool

Step5: One Window will pop-up named as Profile Management Tool. Click Create for Create New Profile.
Step6: One Window will pop-up as shown in the screen shot below: Click Next.
Step7: Select Application Server as Enviroments. Click Next.

For all the Seven Steps mentioned above, you can check the details with screen-shots in Create Typical Profile in webSphere Application Server v6.1 @ localhost in IBM RAD v7.5

Step8: Select Advance Profile Creation Option

            Click Next.

Step9: Select the checkbox as Deploy the administrative console(recommended).

                Click Next.

 

 

Step10: Enter the Profile Name and Profile Directory. Click Next

 

 

Step11: Enter Node Name and Host Name. Click Next

 

Step12:Uncheck the Enable administrative security checkbox, if you don’t want any enable security for logging in to the Administrative tool. Click Next

 

Step13:Check the Port. Verify that each port value is unique. Click Next

 

Step14: Select the checkbox as Run the application server process as a Windows service.

                  Click Next

 

Step15: Uncheck the checkbox Create a Web Server definition.

              Click Next.

 Step16: Click Create.

 

 

Step17: You will able to see the Progress for Advance Profile Creation.

Step18: Click Finish

 
 

Advance Profile Created in WebSphere Application Server v6.1 @ localhost for your project as shown in the screen below:

 

The creation of profile in Advance way is same at WebSphere Application Server v6.1 @ localhost for RAD 6.0, RAD 7.0 and RAD 8.0.