If you are looking for a step-by-step guide on how to develop a Weblogic Portal using the Weblogic Administration Console, then this article is for you! In this article, we will show you how to login to your Weblogic Portal instance, create and configure an application, and connect it to a database. They will also provide some tips and tricks along the way so that you can make efficient use of the Administration Console.
How to login to a Weblogic Portal Development instance
If you are logging in to a Weblogic Portal Development instance for the first time, follow these steps:
1. Enter the URL of your development instance in your web browser.
2. Click Log In at the top of the page.
3. Type your user name and password in the appropriate fields, and click Log In.
4. If you are prompted to create a new account, click Yes. Otherwise, you are automatically logged in as the current user.
How to add users and roles to a Weblogic Portal Development instance
Adding users and roles to a Weblogic Portal Development instance is easy. Follow these steps:
1. Log in to the Control Panel of your Weblogic Portal Development instance.
2. Click Users and Roles on the left-hand side of the window. The Users and Roles page appears.
3. Click Add User on the right-hand side of the window. The Add User dialog box appears.
4. Enter the user name and password in the appropriate fields of the dialog box, and click OK. The new user is added to the database and is started automatically when you next launch your Weblogic Portal Development instance.
How to create and manage pages in a Weblogic Portal Development instance
Creating a new Weblogic Portal Development instance is a simple process. Once you have created the instance, you need to login to the instance. To login, go to the URL of your instance in your browser and enter the following information: user name (default is admin), password (default is admin), and port number. You can also find this information in the Weblogic Portal Development Manager console. After you have logged in, you will be redirected to the default page for your instance. This page is called Login Page. On this page, you can create new pages or manage existing pages. The following sections provide specific instructions on how to create and manage pages in a Weblogic Portal Development instance.
How to deploy applications to a Weblogic Portal Development instance
Deploying applications to a Weblogic Portal Development instance is easy and requires no prior knowledge of the Weblogic platform. The steps below will guide you through the process of deploying an application to a Weblogic Portal Development instance.
Step 1: Install the Weblogic Portal Development Server on your workstation.
To install the Weblogic Portal Development Server, follow these instructions:
- Go to http://weblogic.apache.org/downloads/ and select the latest stable release of the Weblogic Portal Development Server
- Click on the Download Now button and save the file to your workstation
- Unzip the file and launch the installation wizard
Step 2: Configure your workstation for deployment.
Configure your workstation for deployment by following these steps:
- Open a command prompt window and navigate to where you unzipped the installation files for WPDMS
- Enter wpdms setup -configuration < path_to_wpdms_setup_file > to configure WPDMS for deployment
- To configure WPDMS for production use, enter wpdms setup -production < path_to_w
How to troubleshoot issues with a Weblogic Portal Development instance
If you are having trouble logging into your Weblogic Portal Development instance, there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the issue. First, check to see if your user name and password are correct. If you are still having trouble logging in, try resetting your password by clicking on the “Forgot Password” link on the login page. If that doesn’t work, you can also try clearing your browser cache and cookies.