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Native apache WebDAV implementation is unable to reroute the root directory to another location. The error returned was induced by experimenting with aliases in different directories outside the tomcat context, the logging revealed that on that specific url (via the alias) the webdav protocol is not available. After several experiments conducted with paths, docBase and aliases I came to the conclusion that the only thing that was working is webdav enabled in the ROOT, without having the possibility to put your content outside the webdav folder. Windows 7 (with my test cases) was not the issue, I also tried cyberduck webdav (great tool btw) gave the same responses. What worked for my is the: <servlet-class> net.sf.webdav.WebdavServlet </servlet-class> Implementation 2 JARs put in the lib directory: WEB-INF +\LIB + jcl-over-slf4j-1.7.5.jar + slf4j-api-1.7.5.jar + webdav-servlet-2.0.1.jar Plus the default webdav servlet descriptor in the web.inf , rootpath put c:/tmp. Worked out of the box. >From this I mapped drives from windows 7 and cyberduck and it al worked great. Basic crud like you would expect. Happy coding! Ruud Sampers. This message and attachment(s) are intended solely for use by the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or agent thereof responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by telephone and with a 'reply' message. Thank you for your co-operation.