Troubleshooting

WebSphere(R) Application Server - Express offers several methods you can use to troubleshoot problems. Which method you use depends on the nature of the problem. Generally, you use a combination of methods to determine the cause of a problem and then decide on an appropriate method for its resolution. Whether you are a beginner or experienced user, this problem determination section leads you to resources and techniques to help you identify and respond to problems.

Support services for IBM(R) WebSphere Application Server - Express for iSeries are provided under the usual terms and conditions for iSeries software products. Support services include program services, voice support, and consulting services. For more information, use the online information provided at http://www.IBM.com/eserver/iseries/support/ Link outside Information Center or contact your local IBM representative. Specify program number 5722-E51.

For information on using the iSeries System Debugger to debug your applications, see the iSeries System Debugger topic.

Troubleshoot by topic
This topic describes several general areas where problems may occur, and what resources you should use to determine the cause of the problem for Web resources such as servlets, Java(TM)Server Pages (TM) (JSP (TM) ), and HTML files.

Detect hung threads in J2EE applications
This topic describes hung threads and how to adjust and configure the hang detection policy.

Resources for monitoring the WebSphere Application Server - Express environment
This topic describes the resources you can use to monitor the WebSphere Application Server - Express environment.

WebSphere Application Server - Express log files
This topic describes the log files created by the WebSphere Application Server - Express components. The topic also includes information on how to configure the log files.

Use the WebSphere Application Server - Express trace service
This topic describes how to enable and configure the WebSphere Application Server - Express trace service. The topic also includes information on interpreting the contents of a trace file.

Add logging and tracing to your application
This topic describes how to add logging and tracing to your applications using the JRas framework.

WebSphere Application Server - Express system topology
This topic describes the topology of the WebSphere Application Server - Express environment and how your application fits into this topology.