Oracle WebLogic Server 11g Administration Handbook

Domain Directories

When you create a domain, WebLogic Server will create a new domain directory under the WL_ HOME\user_projects\domains directory. Of course, this is the default behavior, which you can change by specifying a different directory during the domain creation process. For example, if you create a new domain and name it MyDomain, WebLogic Server will create a new directory named MyDomain, as shown here:

WL_HOME\user_projects\domains\MyDomain

The directory MyDomain, which contains data and information pertaining to the domain MyDomain, is called the domain directory.

Although the installer creates the sample domains in the installation directory, the recommended practice is always to select a different directory that's not under ...