This topic explains how to configure the client deployment descriptor with an assembly tool.
Before you begin
You can configure deployment descriptors with assembly tools provided with WebSphere Application Server.
You must configure the assembly tool before you can use it.
Also, you need an enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) Java archive (JAR) file, Web archive (WAR) file or an application client file that you can import into the assembly tool.Assemble the client JAR file into an EAR file or assemble the client WAR file into an EAR file.
Why and when to perform this task
Complete this task if you are developing a managed client that runs in the J2EE client container. This task is done after you assemble the EJB or Web module.
Configure the client deployment descriptor with an assembly tool by following the steps provided:
Steps for this task
You can also use the Project Explorer to open the Deployment Descriptor editor. The alternative step is to double-click on the Deployment Descriptor list item for the module and open the Deployment Descriptor editor.
Result
You have a client deployment descriptor that is configured. Now you can test the Web services client to make sure it works in the WebSphere Application Server run time environment.What to do next
Test the Web services client. This task explains how to test an unmanaged client JAR file and an unmanaged client application.Related tasks
Configuring the Web services client bindings in the ibm-webservicesclient-bnd.xmi
deployment descriptor
Related reference
Web services: Resources for learning