When you update an
application, you can specify that WebLogic Server redeploy the original
archive file or exploded directory, or you can specify that WebLogic
Server deploy a new archive file in place of the original one. You can
also change the deployment plan that is associated with the application.
Update an application if you have made changes to the application and
you want to make the changes available to WebLogic Server clients, if
you have made changes to the deployment plan, or if you want to redeploy
an entirely new archive file in a new location.
To update an application,
follow these steps: