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You can add an application entry to the server configuration.
For applications that are not in the “drop-ins” directory, you can specify the location of the
application by using an application entry in the server configuration file. The location can
be on the file system or at a URL. If the application is available at a URL, the application
manager downloads the application to a temporary folder inside the server work area. The
application manager then starts the application.
If the application entry is added to the server configuration after the server starts, the
changes are picked up dynamically.
Additionally, you can use the developer tools that are supported by WebSphere Application ...