Troubleshooting
Problem
The WebSphere Plug in Configuration Tool (PCT) is one of several tools in the WebSphere Customization Toolbox (WCT) that comes with WebSphere Application Server version 8.0 and later.
The Plug in Configuration Tool (PCT) is used after installation of the web server plug-in software and performs the following tasks:
- Configures the webserver to load the WebSphere Webserver plug-in
- Depending on the topology, it creates a webserver definition on the deployment manager or stand-alone application server and maps applications to the webserver.
If the webserver is remote, a script is generated that can be run on the application server to achieve the preceding step. - When used against IBM's HTTP Server, it configures the IHS Administration Server so that IHS on an unmanaged node can be managed on the application server.
See the instructions on these pages in the IBM Documentation:
- Configuring a web server and an application server profile on the same machine (local)
- Configuring a web server and an application server profile on the same machine (remote)
Alternatively, PCT can be run silently from the command line by using the wctcmd command with a response file. See those instructions here:
PCT uses Ant scripts to perform various configuration tasks. Therefore, if PCT fails, it can be tricky to troubleshoot which specific script, or which specific configuration task failed. The purpose of this document is to provide a list of files and information that IBM Software Support requires to help you troubleshoot PCT problems.
[{"Type":"MASTER","Line of Business":{"code":"LOB77","label":"Automation Platform"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU048","label":"IBM Software"},"Product":{"code":"SSEQTP","label":"WebSphere Application Server"},"ARM Category":[{"code":"a8m50000000CdFyAAK","label":"IBM HTTP Server\/WebSphere Plugin-All Platforms-\u003EWebSphere HTTP Plugin-\u003EPLG.Configuration\/Questions-\u003EConfiguration to a web server (IIS, SunOne, Domino, etc.)-\u003EPCT"}],"ARM Case Number":"","Platform":[{"code":"PF002","label":"AIX"},{"code":"PF010","label":"HP-UX"},{"code":"PF016","label":"Linux"},{"code":"PF027","label":"Solaris"},{"code":"PF033","label":"Windows"}],"Version":"8.5.5;9.0.5"},{"Type":"MASTER","Line of Business":{"code":"LOB45","label":"Automation"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU059","label":"IBM Software w\/o TPS"},"Product":{"code":"SSEQTJ","label":"IBM HTTP Server"},"ARM Category":[{"code":"a8m50000000CdFyAAK","label":"IBM HTTP Server\/WebSphere Plugin-All Platforms-\u003EWebSphere HTTP Plugin-\u003EPLG.Configuration\/Questions-\u003EConfiguration to a web server (IIS, SunOne, Domino, etc.)-\u003EPCT"}],"Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"8.0.0;8.5.0;8.5.5;9.0.0;9.0.5"}]
Log InLog in to view more of this document
This document has the abstract of a technical article that is available to authorized users once you have logged on. Please use Log in button above to access the full document. After log in, if you do not have the right authorization for this document, there will be instructions on what to do next.
Was this topic helpful?
Document Information
Modified date:
10 July 2025
UID
swg21883978