Howdy, >Today I changed it to: > > <servlet-mapping> > <servlet-name>MainView</servlet-name> > <url-pattern>/index.html</url-pattern> > </servlet-mapping> > >And, as I understand it, tomcat(?) returns that servlet mapping for >requests for the root catalog. Well, it is a kind of workaround, but >since it works well enough I'll just accept that and continue. > >But if anyone know more about the magic behind it all, I'd be very >greatful for a thorough explanation of how and why it works.
There's no magic, it's a clearly defined mapping for the url-pattern according to the laws in the servlet specification, v2.3. You can raise the logging level for the Host/Engine to see exactly the pattern resolution steps. The Servlet Specification v2.4, which tomcat 5 implements, supports a servlet as the welcome-file, which is what you are trying to do. Until then, most people make do with a simple index.html containing a meta http-equiv refresh directive. Yoav Shapira This e-mail, including any attachments, is a confidential business communication, and may contain information that is confidential, proprietary and/or privileged. This e-mail is intended only for the individual(s) to whom it is addressed, and may not be saved, copied, printed, disclosed or used by anyone else. If you are not the(an) intended recipient, please immediately delete this e-mail from your computer system and notify the sender. Thank you. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
