This page provides basic instructions for quickly deploying Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) applications and modules, and JSP and HTML files. It also provides pointers to tools for system administrators. The deployment procedures on this page are recommended for use in development environments only; the procedures are not recommended for use in production environments. For additional information on developing and deploying applications on Oracle WebLogic Server, see Developing Applications for Oracle WebLogic Server and Deploying Applications to Oracle WebLogic Server.

Complete the Oracle WebLogic Server Installation before using these Fast Track procedures.

Java EE Deployment

To deploy a Java EE application or module:

1. Make sure that the Java EE application or module does not require additional resources such as named JDBC data sources or JMS queues. If the application requires external resources, you must configure them in the target Oracle WebLogic Server domain before deploying the application.
2. Copy the archive file or exploded archive directory for the Java EE application or module into the /autodeploy directory of the examples server domain directory. By default, this is located in
ORACLE_HOME/user_projects/domains/wl_server/autodeploy.
   (Where ORACLE_HOME represents the directory you specified as the Oracle Home when you installed WebLogic Server; for example, C:\Oracle\Middleware\Oracle_Home.)
3. Start the Examples WebLogic Server instance.
4. Access the application using either a Java client or the configured URI for the application.

What's Going On?

When running in development mode, Oracle WebLogic Server automatically deploys applications copied into the the /autodeploy subdirectory of the domain directory. Auto-deployment is a simple and quick method of deploying an application for testing or evaluation. See Auto-Deploying Applications in Development Domains.

Additional Resources

• Deploying Applications to Oracle WebLogic Server
• Developing Applications for Oracle WebLogic Server

JSP/HTML Deployment

To deploy a simple JSP or HTML file:

1. Make sure your JSP file does not reference a tag library or other external resources -- such resources require additional deployment steps that are beyond the scope of these Fast Track procedures. HTML files do not have this restriction.
2. Copy your JSP or HTML file into the
   EXAMPLES_HOME/
examples/build/mainWebApp directory.
   (Where EXAMPLES_HOME is the directory in which the WebLogic Server code examples are configured. For example,
   ORACLE_HOME/wlserver/samples/server.)
3. Start the Examples WebLogic Server instance.
4. In a Web browser, request the JSP or HTML file using the following URL:
   
http://localhost:port/myFile
   
   where:
   
localhost is the host name of the machine running Oracle WebLogic Server
   
   port is the port number where Oracle WebLogic Server is listening for requests (7001 by default)
   
myFile is the full name, including the .jsp or .html extension, of the JSP or HTML file you copied in step 2

What's Going On?

The JSP or HTML file has been automatically deployed from a directory preconfigured to target the Examples Server. mainWebApp is deployed by default and you can place your own JSP and HTML files into the mainWebApp exploded directory in order to quickly view or test them.

Additional Resources

• Deploying Applications to Oracle WebLogic Server
• Developing Web Applications, Servlets, and JSPs for Oracle WebLogic Server

System Administrator Tools

System Administrators can use the following tools to get started:

• Administration Console
  The Administration Console is a browser-based Web application that allows you to configure and monitor your Oracle WebLogic Server domain, server instances, and running applications and their associated resources. You can also use the Administration Console to create new server instances and clusters and tune application descriptors. The default administrator username is weblogic, and the password is set when the WebLogic Server Examples domain is configured post-installation. More information.
  
  Click here to start the Administration Console. After you log into the Administration Console using the credentials you provided during installation, click the Help button or "How do I ...?" links for additional information.
  
• Configuration Wizard
  Use the Oracle WebLogic Server Configuration Wizard to create new domains and to create templates for automating domain configuration. More information.