Yes, there are other ways to deploy an EAR file to a WebSphere Application Server (WAS) besides using Ant. Here are some options:
Using the WebSphere Administrative Console: You can deploy your EAR file by logging into the WebSphere Administrative Console and navigating to Applications > New Application. From there, you can upload your EAR file and follow the prompts to complete the deployment.
Using the WebSphere Deployment Manager Command Line Interface (CLI): If you prefer to use a command line interface, you can use the WebSphere Deployment Manager CLI to deploy your EAR file. The command syntax is as follows:
wsadmin -conntype SOAP -host <dmgr_host> -port <dmgr_port> -user <username> -password <password> -lang jython
AdminApp.install('<ear_file>', ['-appname', '<app_name>'])
Using the wsadmin.sh or wsadmin.bat script: If you have access to the WebSphere Application Server installation directory, you can use the wsadmin.sh or wsadmin.bat script to deploy your EAR file. The command syntax is similar to the above example but can be run directly from the command line without needing to log into the WebSphere Administrative Console.
Using cloud-based deployment tools: If you are deploying to a cloud-based instance of WebSphere Application Server, such as IBM Cloud, you may have access to deployment tools specific to that platform. Check the documentation for your cloud-based environment to see what deployment options are available.