Blank profile name in Eclipse, Websphere Settings

Question

I am trying to add a New Server (WebSphere Application Server 7) to Eclipse (Kelper). I have just installed WebSphere Application Server 7 on the PC but have not changed any settings yet (default settings).

In Eclipse, after New Server -> WebSphere Application Server Settings it shows me the following:

As you can see the Profile name box is empty, with no choices in the drop down box. When I click Configure profiles... I see:

At this point I am stuck. I'm guessing that I already have a profile setup in websphere, but that maybe it doesn't have write permissions yet?

What do I have to do to get this server working in Eclipse?

Answer 1

Based on the second image looks like you dont have any profiles. Check if you have any profiles (folders) e.g. AppSrv01 in the C:\Program files\IBM\WebSphere\AppServer\profiles.

If you have - it means that you dont have write permissions to that folder - try to run Eclipse as Administrator. Did you installed WebSphere with your user or Administrator? In general as a best practice you should avoid installing WebSphere in Program Files.

If you don't have - create it using for example Profile Management Tool - should be available in your Start menu.

You probably don't have rights, because the "Run Profile Management Tool" button should be enabled, if you would highlight WebSphere Runtime in upper table.