IBM WebSphere Application Server process status checking

Checking the status of IBM WebSphere Application Server (stand-alone installation)
In a WebSphere Application Server stand-alone installation, use the serverStatus command to check the status of the application server startup.

Checking the status of IBM WebSphere Application Server startup (stand-alone installation)
Whenever you restart WebSphere Application Server, make sure that the application server is fully started before you take any further action. This procedure applies to a stand-alone installation of WebSphere Application Server.

Checking the status of IBM WebSphere Application Server startup (clustered installation)
Whenever you start a cluster member, make sure the application server associated with that cluster member is fully started before you take any further action. This procedure applies to a clustered installation of WebSphere Application Server.