Troubleshoot: WebSphere Application Server - Express startup

If a problem occurs when you attempt to start the WebSphere Application Server - Express product, the first thing you should do is consult the installation documentation. See the installing WebSphere Application Server - Express for iSeries topic for more information.

These resources are available to help you determine what the startup problem might be:

• Check the job log of the failing application server for errors. For information on viewing job logs, see Resources for monitoring the WebSphere Application Server - Express environment.

• Check the application server log files for errors. For information on the application server log files and where they are located, see WebSphere Application Server - Express log files.

• Read the release notes:

  • WebSphere Application Server - Express V5.1.0.X Release Notes (http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/software/websphere/wsappserver/
    express/docs/relnotesexp51.html)
  • WebSphere Application Server - Express V5.1.1 Release Notes (http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/software/websphere/wsappserver/
    express/docs/relnotesexp511.html)