This IBM Redpaper publication explains information technology (IT) practices that can interfere with IBM WebSphere Application Server deployments. These practices were observed by the IBM WebSphere Application Server SWAT team while assisting IBM clients in recent engagements. This paper provides examples that can give a better understanding of how and why these issues can occur and explains possible solutions. Understanding these practices can help provide increased resiliency for WebSphere Application Server deployments.
The intended audience for this paper includes IT and system administrators as well as senior architects.

Table of contents

• Understanding the practices that can interfere with the WebSphere Application Server lifecycle
• Percentage of occurrences observed in SWAT team engagements
• Case studies and possible solutions

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Draft Redpaper, last updated: Mon, 12 Aug 2013