husted 01/03/12 03:05:55 Modified: src/doc installation-ipas.xml Log: Revise installation instructions for iPortal. Submitted by John Ueltzhoeffer. Revision Changes Path 1.3 +143 -160 jakarta-struts/src/doc/installation-ipas.xml Index: installation-ipas.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /home/cvs/jakarta-struts/src/doc/installation-ipas.xml,v retrieving revision 1.2 retrieving revision 1.3 diff -u -r1.2 -r1.3 --- installation-ipas.xml 2001/03/08 15:08:37 1.2 +++ installation-ipas.xml 2001/03/12 11:05:52 1.3 @@ -1,175 +1,158 @@ <?xml version="1.0"?> <document url="./installation-ipas.xml"> -<properties> -<author>John Ueltzhoeffer</author> -<title>The Struts Framework Project - Installation - iPortal Application Server</title> -</properties> -<body> - -<section name="Installing Struts with your servlet container" href="Containers"> - -<h3><a name="ipas13">iPortal Application Server 1.3</a></h3> - -<p>Tested with: Windows 2000</p> - -<p><i>Important Note:</i> At the moment, iPAS 1.3 is not fully compliant with the -JSP 1.1/1.2 specification. Specifically, the automatic type conversions -for custom tag parameters specified in "Issue 7" of the JSP 1.1 Errata -and in the JSP 1.2 Proposed Final Draft have not yet been implemented. -As it stands, JSP pages that make use of Struts taglibs whose parameters -require conversion (such as booleans) will not compile under iPAS 1.3. -This includes the Struts Example Application. Attempting to run the -example application will result in an exception similar to the -following being thrown: </p> - + <properties> + <author>John Ueltzhoeffer</author> + <title>The Struts Framework Project - Installation - iPortal Application Server</title> + </properties> + <body> + <section name="Installing Struts with your servlet container" href="Containers"> + <h3> + <a name="ipas13">iPortal Application Server 1.3</a> + </h3> + <b>Tested with: Windows 2000</b> + <h4>Important Note:</h4> + <p>At the moment, iPAS 1.3 is not fully compliant with the JSP 1.1/1.2 +specification. </p> + <p>Specifically, the automatic type conversions for custom tag parameters +specified in "Issue 7" of the JSP 1.1 Errata and in the JSP 1.2 Proposed +Final Draft have not yet been implemented.</p> + <p>As it stands, JSP pages that make use of Struts taglibs whose parameters +require conversion (such as booleans) will not compile under JRun. This +includes the Struts Example Application. Attempting to run the example +application will result in an exception similar to the following being +thrown:</p> <pre> /struts-example/index.jsp: + Compilation failed [IT_Builder:1000] - at com.iona.j2ee.builder.JavaBuilder.build(JavaBuilder.java:84) - at com.iona.j2ee.builder.JspBuilder.build(JspBuilder.java:51) - at com.iona.j2ee.builder.WarBuilder.build(WarBuilder.java:111) - at com.iona.j2ee.builder.EarBuilder.build(EarBuilder.java:99) - at com.iona.j2ee.builder.EarBuilder.main(EarBuilder.java:223) - at iportal.build.main(build.java:14) - ocale(boolean) in org.apache.struts.taglib.html.HtmlTag - cannot be applied to (java.lang.String) - _x0.setLocale("true"); - ^ - 1 error + at com.iona.j2ee.builder.JavaBuilder.build(JavaBuilder.java:84) + at com.iona.j2ee.builder.JspBuilder.build(JspBuilder.java:51) + at com.iona.j2ee.builder.WarBuilder.build(WarBuilder.java:111) + at com.iona.j2ee.builder.EarBuilder.build(EarBuilder.java:99) + at com.iona.j2ee.builder.EarBuilder.main(EarBuilder.java:223) + at iportal.build.main(build.java:14) + ocale(boolean) in org.apache.struts.taglib.html.HtmlTag + cannot be applied to (java.lang.String) + _x0.setLocale("true"); + ^ + 1 error </pre> - -<p>(For more details see refer to: -<a href="http://www.mail-archive.com/struts-user@jakarta.apache.org/msg01860.html"> -http://www.mail-archive.com/struts-user@jakarta.apache.org/msg01860.html</a>)</p> - -<p>The following instructions describe how to install the Struts Example -Application under iPAS 1.3. A subsequent section describes how the Struts + <p>(For more details see refer to:<br/> + <font size="-1"> + <a href="http://www.mail-archive.com/struts-user@jakarta.apache.org/msg01860.html">http://www.mail-archive.com/struts-user@jakarta.apache.org/msg01860.html</a> + </font>) + </p> + <p>The following instructions describe how to install the Struts Example +Application under iPAS 1.3. A subsequent section describes how the Struts Example Application can be patched to work with Struts.</p> - -<p>The following instructions assume the following:</p> - -<ul> -<li>iPortal Application Server 1.3 has been installed.</li> -<li>Both the Strut and XML Parser libraries are in your classpath.</li> -</ul> - -<h4>Installing the struts example application</h4> - -<ul> -<li>Start iPAS Services by clicking on the [Start iPAS Services] menu item. </li> -<li>Start the iPortal Application Server by clicking on the [iPortal Application -Server] menu item. </li> -<li>Start a command shell. Change to the <code>$INSTALLDIR\IONA</code> and run the + <p>The following instructions assume the following:</p> + <ul> + <li>iPortal Application Server 1.3 has been installed.</li> + <li>Both the Strut and XML Parser libraries are in your classpath.</li> + </ul> + <h4>Installing the struts example application</h4> + <ul> + <li>Start iPAS Services by clicking on the [Start iPAS Services] menu item. </li> + <li>Start the iPortal Application Server by clicking on the [iPortal Application Server] menu item. </li> + <li>Start a command shell. Change to the <code>$INSTALLDIR\IONA</code> and run the setenvs.bat file.</li> -<li>Create a directory called jars.</li> -</ul> - -<p>Now run the EARSCO tool. Type <code>java iportal.earsco</code> and at the prompts do:</p> - -<ul> -<li>Next</li> -<li>Type in the application name of <code>struts-example</code> then click next.</li> -<li>In step three click the check box and enter the name of the - WAR <code>struts-example</code>.Then click next.</li> -<li>Click on Finish.</li> -</ul> - -<p>Now you must copy the contents of the struts-example war into the EARSCO + <li>Create a directory called jars.</li> + </ul> + <p>Now run the EARSCO tool. Type <code>java iportal.earsco</code> and at the prompts do:</p> + <ul> + <li>Next</li> + <li>Type in the application name of <code>struts-example</code> then click next.</li> + <li>In step three click the check box and enter the name of the + WAR <code>struts-example</code>.Then click next.</li> + <li>Click on Finish.</li> + </ul> + <p>Now you must copy the contents of the struts-example war into the EARSCO directory structure as follows: </p> - -<p>Under <code>$INSTALLDIR\IONA\jars\struts-examples\src\struts-example.war</code> you + <p>Under <code>$INSTALLDIR\IONA\jars\struts-examples\src\struts-example.war</code> you copy contents into the following directories: etc, lib, src and web.</p> - -<ul> -<li>Copy all files in the root directory <br/> - <code>$INSTALLDIR\jakarta-tomcat-3.2.1\webapps\struts-example\WEB-INF</code><br/> - into the earsco directory<br/> - <code>$INSTALLDIR\IONA\jars\struts-examples\src\struts-example.war\etc.</code><br/> - Do not copy in the classes or lib directories.</li> - -<li>Copy the directory <br/> - <code>$INSTALLDIR\jakarta-tomcat-3.2.1\webapps\struts-example\WEB-INF\lib</code><br/> - into the earsco directory<br/> - <code>$INSTALLDIR\IONA\jars\struts-examples\src\struts-example.war\lib.</code></li> - -<li>Copy the directory <br/> - <code>$INSTALLDIR\jakarta-tomcat-3.2.1\webapps\struts-example\WEB-INF\classes</code><br/> - into the earsco directory<br/> - <code>$INSTALLDIR\IONA\jars\struts-examples\src\struts-example.war\src.</code>br/></li> - -<li>Copy the directory <br/> - <code>$INSTALLDIR\jakarta-tomcat-3.2.1\webapps\struts-example </code><br/> - into the earsco directory <br/> - <code>$INSTALLDIR\IONA\jars\struts-examples\src\struts-example.war\web.</code><br/> </li> - -<li>Next modify the application.xml in the <br/> - <code>$INSTALLDIR\IONA\jars\struts-examples\etc</code> directory to this: </li> -</ul> - -<pre> - <application> - - <!-- Add display name --> - <display-name>Struts Example</display-name> - ....... + <ul> + <li>Copy all files in the root directory <br/> + <code>$INSTALLDIR\jakarta-tomcat-3.2.1\webapps\struts-example\WEB-INF</code> + <br/> + into the earsco directory<br/> + <code>$INSTALLDIR\IONA\jars\struts-examples\src\struts-example.war\etc</code> + <br/> + Do not copy in the classes or lib directories.</li> + <li>Copy the directory <br/> + <code>$INSTALLDIR\jakarta-tomcat-3.2.1\webapps\struts-example\WEB-INF\lib</code> + <br/> + into the earsco directory<br/> + <code>$INSTALLDIR\IONA\jars\struts-examples\src\struts-example.war\lib</code> + </li> + <li>Copy the directory <br/> + <code><font size="-1">$INSTALLDIR\jakarta-tomcat-3.2.1\webapps\struts-example\WEB-INF\classes</font></code> + <br/> + into the earsco directory<br/> + <code>$INSTALLDIR\IONA\jars\struts-examples\src\struts-example.war\src</code> + <br/> + </li> + <li>Copy the directory <br/> + <code>$INSTALLDIR\jakarta-tomcat-3.2.1\webapps\struts-example </code> + <br/> + into the earsco directory <br/> + <code>$INSTALLDIR\IONA\jars\struts-examples\src\struts-example.war\web</code> + <br/> + </li> + <li>Next modify the application.xml in the <br/> + <code>$INSTALLDIR\IONA\jars\struts-examples\etc</code> directory to this: </li> + </ul> + <pre> + <application> + + <!-- Add display name --> + <display-name>Struts Example</display-name> + ....... </pre> - -<ul> -<li>Last update the cc.xml in the <br/> - <code>$INSTALLDIR\IONA\jars\struts-examples directory as follows:</code></li> -</ul> - -<pre> - <configuration> - <web-app> - <context-root>struts-example</context-root> - </web-app> - </configuration> + <ul> + <li>Last update the cc.xml in the <br/> + <code>$INSTALLDIR\IONA\jars\struts-examples directory as follows:</code> + </li> + </ul> + <pre> + <configuration> + <web-app> + <context-root>struts-example</context-root> + </web-app> + </configuration> </pre> - -<p>Now you are ready to compile and deploy the struts-example.</p> - -<p>To compile the source from the $INSTALLDIR\IONA\jars\struts-examples type </p> - -<p><code>java iportal.build</code></p> - -<p>Next, type</p> - -<p><code>java iportal.deploy</code></p> - -<p>The first time you deploy you will be prompted by a Deploy wizard and asked to -supply both locations of the struts-example.ear file and of the cc.xml file. -Once both elements have been satisfied continue until the finish button and + <p>Now you are ready to compile and deploy the struts-example.</p> + <p>To compile the source from the $INSTALLDIR\IONA\jars\struts-examples type </p> + <p> + <code>java iportal.build</code> + </p> + <p>Next, type</p> + <p> + <code>java iportal.deploy</code> + </p> + <p>The first time you deploy you will be prompted by a Deploy wizard and asked to +supply both locations of the struts-example.ear file and of the cc.xml file. +Once both elements have been satisfied continue until the finish button and click it. The EAR file should deploy sucessfully.</p> - -<p>Test the sample application by using the following URL in the browser:</p> - -<p><code>http://hostname:9000/struts-example/index.jsp</code></p> - -<p>The <code>struts-documentation.war</code> can be installed using the same procedure.</p> - -<h4>Patching the struts example application</h4> - -<p>As mentioned at the beginning of these notes, the Struts Example Application -will not run under iPAS 1.3 without modification. The following changes will + <p>Test the sample application by using the following URL in the browser:</p> + <p> + <code>http://hostname:9000/struts-example/index.jsp</code> + </p> + <p>The <code>struts-documentation.war</code> can be installed using the same procedure.</p> + <h4>Patching the struts example application</h4> + <p>As mentioned at the beginning of these notes, the Struts Example Application +will not run under iPAS 1.3 without modification. The following changes will need to be made:</p> - -<p><code>index.jsp</code>, <code>logon.jsp</code>: Change <code><html:html locale="true"></code> -to <code><html:html locale=<%= true %>></code></p> - -<p><code>registration.jsp</code>, <code>subscription.jsp</code>: Change all instances of -<code>filter="true"</code> to <code>filter=<%= true %></code> </p> - -<hr/> - -<ul> - <li>Author: John Ueltzhoeffer</li> -</ul> - -<hr/> - -<p>Back to <a href="installation.html#Containers">Installation</a></p></section> - -</body> + <ul> + <li>index.jsp, logon.jsp: Change <html:html locale="true"> to <br/><html:html locale=<%= true %>></li> + <li>registration.jsp, subscription.jsp: Change all instances of filter="true" to <br/>filter=<%= true %></li> + </ul> + <hr/> + <ul> + <li>Author: John Ueltzhoeffer</li> + </ul> + <hr/> + <p>Back to <a href="installation.html#Containers">Installation</a> + </p> + </section> + </body> </document> -