Classloaders

Classloaders are responsible for finding and loading Java class files. Classloaders affect the packaging of applications and the run-time behavior of packaged applications deployed on application servers.

For conceptual information on classloaders, see Classloader hierarchy.

For information on configuring classloaders, see these topics:

Classloaders in applications
This topic describes how to configure classloader settings when you package your application using the WebSphere administrative console after the application has been deployed.

Administer classloaders using the WebSphere administrative console
This topic describes how to configure classloader settings in the WebSphere administrative console.

Classloader policies
Classloader policies define the number of classloaders and the isolation between application components. This topic describes the classloader policies available, and how they affect the classloaders in which your application runs.