On Thu, 18 Sep 2003 19:11, Jerald Powel wrote: > Hello, > > Can anyone tell me, what is the purpose of the WAR file, how does one > create / implement it? Where may I find doco about WAR please?
A WAR file is a web application archive. Essentially its a compressed file with all the files you need for your web application in the appropriate directory structure. When you put a WAR file into the webapps directory of tomcat it automatically uncompresses the file and creates a new context without having to explicitly write the context yourself. The following article on OnJava.com should provide you will a good start: http://www.onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/2001/04/19/tomcat.html You might also consider purchasing a good book. For example, in "Mastering Tomcat Development" on page 381 there is a description of how to set up Ant to build and deploy web applications. http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0471446629.html --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
