# How Do I: Start WebLogic Workshop?

Once you have installed WebLogic Server or the WebLogic platform, you can start WebLogic Workshop using the following steps.

To Start WebLogic Workshop on Microsoft Windows

- Choose Start-->Programs-->BEA WebLogic Platform 8.1-->WebLogic Workshop 8.1.

To Start WebLogic Workshop on Linux

1. Using a file system browser or shell, locate the Workshop.sh file at:
   $HOME/bea/weblogic81/workshop/Workshop.sh
2. Run Workshop.sh as follows:
   - From the command line, use the following command:

         sh Workshop.sh

   - From a file system browser, double-click Workshop.sh.

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