# Create and manage resource groups at the partition level

Note: WebLogic Server Multitenant domain partitions, resource groups, resource group templates, and virtual targets are deprecated in WebLogic Server 12.2.1.4.0. The related Console and help pages will be removed in the next release.

A resource group is a named collection of (typically) related deployable resources, such as Java EE applications and the data sources, JMS artifacts, and other resources that applications use.

WLS MT introduces resource groups as a convenient way to group together Java EE applications and the resources they use into a distinct administrative unit within the domain. The resources and applications are "fully qualified" in that the administrator provides all the information needed to start or connect to those resources, including credentials for connecting to a data source and targeting information for Java EE applications.

To create a resource group at the partition level:

1. If you have not already done so, in the Change Center of the Administration Console, click Lock & Edit (see Use the Change Center).
2. Create a new resource group at the partition level
3. Configure resource groups at the partition level
4. Control resource groups at the partition level
5. To activate these changes, in the Change Center of the Administration Console, click Activate Changes.
   Not all changes take effect immediately—some require a restart (see Use the Change Center).