The simplest way is to just use the existing setup. compile your servlets
and place them in
$tomcat-root/examples/web-inf/classes/
Then you can access them from the /examples URL
Ken
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Bartram" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2000 2:38 PM
Subject: Need some basic information
> (Disclaimer: I've spent hours rummaging in FAQs, Archives, and other
> documents, and tried countless suggestions gleaned thereby. No luck.)
>
> I've successfully installed Tomcat 3.1 and Apache on NT 4.0, and made them
> work together to the extent that I can use the examples.
>
> However, I want to do the following very simple and concrete thing:
>
> I have a servlet called "HelloWorld.java", which I have compiled. I would
> like to run it from my web browser. I would really like to know EXACTLY
> what to do to be able to do this, short of creating WAR files and
directory
> structures. This is a minimalist question -- I simply want to know what is
> the most lightweight way to play with developing servlets.
>
> 1. Where do I put my servlet? Do I need to compile it first?
> 2. Exactly what lines do I need to add to conf\web.xml?
> 3. What other configuration tweaks need to be done?
> 4. How do I run the servlet in the browser (I can access the examples at:
> http://127.0.0.1/examples/servlets/)
>
> IMHO, the documents available need a few concise "recipes" for commonly
> used scenarios. If I can collect enough information I'll publish what I've
> learned.
>
> Thanks,
>
> --Jim Bartram
>
>
>
