Setting the Web Server Document Root

The web server document root is the means by which the JavaStation client accesses applications such as HotJava Browser and HotJava Views. Once configured, the JavaStation client can access these applications by mounting the application directory or by specifying a URL.

When a user selects an application from a JavaStation, the request is sent to the Netra web server, which contacts the web server where the application actually resides. The Netra web server then loads the application onto the JavaStation.

The web server document root is the root directory of the default web server running on port 80. The documents under this root are accessible to any system connected to the web server (provided the user has permissions). If a file is not under this root directory, it cannot be accessed through the web server.

For example, if you are running Sun WebServer on port 80, the document root is located in /var/http/demo/public. If you copy the file specs.html under the root directory, then any user can access this file using the URL http://hostname.domain/specs.html.

For instructions on setting up the web server document root, see "Web Server Document Root Administration".

If you write an alternate main application to be deployed to JavaStation clients instead of HotJava Browser or HotJava Views, you can add them to the list of default applications through the Netra j Network Computer Server module. See "Client Application Administration".