To start IBM Information Server and WebSphere Application services: 1. Start WebSphere Application Server. Windows Click All Programs > IBM WebSphere > Application Server [v6/v7/..] > Profiles > default > Start the server . If you installed IBM Information Server in a different WebSphere Application Server profile, you must select the correct profile. Your path will vary if you installed IBM Information Server in a different location or used a different profile. C:\IBM\WebSphere\AppServer\bin\profiles\default\bin\startServer.bat server1 -username <WAS_Username> -password <WAS_Password>