On Thu, Jan 10, 2002 at 11:08:00AM -0800, Craig R. McClanahan wrote: > > I'm working on a webapp, for which I want to build (eventually) some shell > > access for administration purposes. I want administrators to be able to > > log into the application and perform maintenance through a UNIX like shell. > > I was thinking about writing this in Jython, but I wonder how I can do this > > best. Does this involve writing a new connector and if so, is it the best > > thing to do (and do others need it as well)? > > > > What's wrong with just using telnet or ssh, and running command line apps > that update the *data* that underlies your web application? I don't see > any reason that all data updates need to be made through Tomcat.
Well, I prefer updates to be mode through one program for consistency. If anything changes, it's easier to maintain/update one application, than two. I'll give a small example of a use I see. To manage servlerts in my Tomcat instance I don't want to use the web (I'm a console guy and lynx is not my favourite webbrowser). I'd rather use a shell like tool to control the server. As in, use ls (or dir, whatever you prefer) to see all webapps and use small commands like `stop <webapp>'. So, even though I appreciate your answers and suggestions (I am a stubborn guy by nature :) I want to write it. I don't think I want to use HTTP as the underlying protocol (and no one said servlets should use HTTP). I'll flesh out the idea a bit more, see what's on the market (maybe JMX). Thanks so far :) armijn -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [EMAIL PROTECTED] | http://people.nl.linux.org/~armijn/ | Penguin Power --------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://nl.linux.org/ | Alles over Linux --------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
