WebSphere Application Server V6.1: Classloader Problem Determination

Troubleshooting class loader issues with applications running on WebSphere Application Server version 6.1 requires a basic understanding of how class loaders work within WebSphere. This paper begins with an introduction on understanding class loaders and class loaders within WebSphere Application Server. This includes an explanation of configuration options for the class loader and how they can be used with the application to achieve a specific behavior. Next the paper provides information that will help to recognize when a class loader problem occurs and propose some solutions to help to resolve them.