Deploying Application Files from Enterprise Manager

You can deploy a Java CAPS Repository-based project to GlassFish Application Server by using Enterprise Manager.

You can access Enterprise Manager with any of the following browsers:

• Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 2

• Internet Explorer 7

• Mozilla Firefox 2.0 and above

These instructions assume that you have built an application file. See Building an Application File.

Adding the Application Server Domain to Enterprise Manager

In order to manage a GlassFish Application Server domain in Enterprise Manager, you must first add the domain.

To Add the Application Server Domain to Enterprise Manager

1. Ensure that the application server is running.
2. In the Explorer panel of Enterprise Manager, click the Java EE node.

   The Manage Servers tab appears.

3. Enter the connection information.
   

   Field Description Server Type The type of application server. Set this field to Sun Java System Application Server Domain (9.1). Host Name The fully qualified host name (for example, myhost.company.com) or IP address of the computer on which the application server is running. HTTP Administration Port The port number of the Domain Administration Server. User Name The user name required to access the domain. Password The password required to access the domain.

4. Click Connect to Server.

   The application server domain is added to the Current Application Server List table.

   
   

Deploying the Application File

Once you have added the GlassFish Application Server domain to Enterprise Manager, you can deploy the application file.

To Deploy the Application File

1. Ensure that the application server is running.
2. In the Details panel of Enterprise Manager, click the Deploy Applications tab.
3. Click Browse and select the application file.
4. Select the Deploy and Enable check boxes next to any appropriate server.

   There might be more than one server running.

5. Click Deploy.

   The Results area indicates the status of the deployment.