Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8.1 2005Q2 Update 2 Administration Guide

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### asadmin Utility

The `asadmin` utility is a command-line tool. Use the `asadmin` utility and the commands associated with it to perform the same set of tasks that can be performed in the Admin Console. For example, start and stop domains, configure the server, and deploy applications.

Use these commands either from a command prompt in the shell, or call them from other scripts and programs. Use these commands to automate repetitive administration tasks.

To start the `asadmin` utility:

    $ asadmin

To list the commands available within `asadmin`:

    asadmin> help

It is also possible to issue an `asadmin` command at the shell’s command prompt:

    $ asadmin help

To view a command’s syntax and examples, type `help` followed by the command name. For example:

    asadmin> help create-jdbc-resource

The `asadmin help` information for a given command displays the UNIX man page of the command. These man pages are also available in HTML format.

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