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WebSphere Admin Console
The WebSphere Application Server Administration Console is a web-based interface that allows administrators to configure, deploy, monitor, and manage applications and resources on IBM WebSphere servers. It plays a critical role in enterprise environments running Java EE applications..
The IBM WebSphere Application Server Administration Console operates primarily over HTTP on TCP port 9060 (or 9043 for secure access). It provides a comprehensive, browser-based management console utilized to control and configure the WebSphere Application Server environment. Administrators can deploy new applications, modify server and node settings, manage clusters, and configure security policies.
The console exposes a range of Java EE container management features, including JNDI resources, data sources, JMS providers, and performance monitoring tools. It supports management automation through scripting (wsadmin) and integration with IBM deployment tools, facilitating large-scale enterprise deployments.
Port 9060 specifically handles unsecured HTTP traffic to the console, while in production, SSL (typically over port 9043) is recommended. The management interface is powered by IBM’s internal HTTP server components and WebSphere’s Java servlets, making it modular and extendable. It is integral for day-to-day operations involving Java EE application lifecycle management.