Adding substitution variables to a WebSphere Application Server v5.x

A substitution variable is a configuration property that can be used to provide a parameter for any value in a WebSphere Application Server v5.x configuration. The variable has a name and a value to be used in place of that name wherever the variable name is located within the configuration files. The scope of a variable can be cell-wide, node-wide, or applicable to only one server process.

Note: Substitution variables can only be added to a WebSphere Application Server v5.x test environment or server. To add a substitution variable, follow these steps:

1. In the Servers view, double-click the WebSphere Application Server v5.x to open it. The server editor opens.

2. Click the Variables tab at the bottom of the editor.

3. Click the Add button beside the Defined variables list table. The Add a Variable dialog box opens.

4. In the dialog box, fill in a name, value, and description for the variable. For example, a variable with the symbolic name CONFIG_ROOT could represent the path C:\WebSphere\AppServer\config. For more information about any of the fields on this dialog box, select the field and then press F1. Click OK.

5. Save your changes and close the editor.

 

Parent topic

Configuring WebSphere Application Server v5.x