>From what I recall, TC4 forwards to the index page whereas TC5 sends a >redirect. I am sure one of the other committers will correct me if I am wrong here ;)
You then get into exactly how the mappings, welcome files etc are processed and in what order. Off the top of my head, I don't recall the details - the spec is the best place to check up on this sort of thing. Mark FYI The issue with MS clients is that they don't handle redirects to well (or at all even...) > -----Original Message----- > From: Brian K Bonner [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, November 19, 2004 7:21 PM > To: Tomcat Users List > Subject: RE: WebDav behavior > > Mark, > > I understand the issue w/ contexts (and I believe I > understand the issue > w/ not being able to handle JSPs), **but I don't understand > why the base > behavior is different**. > > Are you suggesting that the 4.1.x, 5.x is causing a difference in the > Webdav behavior that would prevent http://localhost:8080/webdav from > displaying the index.html file? > > I noticed that the comment on servlet-mapping indicates > something to this > effect, but from what I read I understood it to be more for > rogue clients > (i.e. MS Webfolders). > > I'm only trying to work w/ Static content now, and I recall > reading that > webdav servlet won't work w/ .JSP files IIRC because of how > the content is > served up. > > Thanks, > > Brian > > > > "Mark Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote on 11/19/2004 01:57:01 PM: > > > The webdav servlets are exactly the same, give or take a > few formatting > > differences. > > > > There are difference between 4.1.x and 5.x in how requests for > > http://host/webapp/ are handled. > > > > Generally, you can use a context for webdav, or you can use it with > > a browser to > > server content. Trying to mix the two usually results in a > headache of > some > > form. That said, if you only want to serve static content, whilst > > retaining the > > ability to edit it via webdav there are people out there that do > > this. The exact > > configuration tends to depend on the TC, browser and webdav client > combination > > you choose. Search the archives for tips. > > > > Mark > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Brian K Bonner [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Sent: Friday, November 19, 2004 6:12 PM > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Subject: WebDav behavior > > > > > > I've recently installed WebDAV app as part of a 5.0.27 and > > > 5.5.54 install. > > > I also have it installed on 4.1.29. > > > > > > When I access a page from a browser (e.g. Firefox), via: > > > http://localhost:8080/webdav on 4.1.29, it returns to me > the page at > > > http://localhost:8080/webdav/index.html. > > > > > > When I do the same on 5.0.27 or 5.5.54, I get a directory listing. > > > > > > I added the welcome files to the 5.x installs as follows: > > > > > > <!-- Establish the default list of welcome files --> > > > <welcome-file-list> > > > <welcome-file>index.jsp</welcome-file> > > > <welcome-file>index.html</welcome-file> > > > <welcome-file>index.htm</welcome-file> > > > </welcome-file-list> > > > > > > And still I get the directory list. > > > > > > > > > If I try to access the content using DAVExplorer, I can read > > > and write > > > all of the content on any of the environments. > > > > > > If I try changing the servlet mapping to: > > > > > > <!-- The mapping for the webdav servlet --> > > > <servlet-mapping> > > > <servlet-name>webdav</servlet-name> > > > <url-pattern>/</url-pattern> > > > </servlet-mapping> > > > > > > on 5.x (to make it similar to that of 4.1.29) > > > > > > from: > > > > > > <!-- The mapping for the webdav servlet --> > > > <!-- Using /* as the mapping ensures that jasper, welcome > > > > files etc are > > over-ridden and all requests are processed by > > the > > webdav servlet. > > This also overcomes a number of > > issues with some webdav clients > > (including MS Webfolders) > > that do not respond correctly > > to the > > redirects (302) > > that result from using a mapping of / --> > > > <servlet-mapping> > > > <servlet-name>webdav</servlet-name> > > > <url-pattern>/*</url-pattern> > > > </servlet-mapping> > > > > > > it displays the page correctly, but then in DAVExplorer, I > > > only see the > > > one file. > > > > > > Is there something special I need to do w/ the default > > > install to have it > > > redirect the browser to the Welcome page? Is there WebDAV > > > servlet under > > > 5.x substantially different than 4.1.29 that would cause this > > > behavior > > > change? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Brian > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > For additional commands, e-mail: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
