Limitation of WebSphere Application Servers when workspace path begins with a backslash
WebSphere® servers might not start when you use a workspace that begins with a backslash, for example \workspace or \myworkspaces\work1
Important: Applicable to WebSphere
Application Server traditional
If you already started the development environment with
a workspace that begins with a backslash, follow these steps to allow
the WebSphere servers
to start:- Shut down the development environment.
- Restart the development environment (use the -setworkspace flag if you previously chose to hide the workspace selection dialog box on startup).
- When prompted for the workspace location, add the drive letter to the beginning of the workspace path. For example, \workspace1 would become C:\workspace1
- You can now start your existing WebSphere Application Server.