JSP / Servlet Execution


1) Which version of Java and Tomcat do we use?

Our JVM is running Tomcat 5.0.19 under Sun JDK 1.4.2_04.


2) Could I use Jsp/Servlet to connect MySQL database ?
Yes, sure.


3) I have updated web.xml, but it is still unable to deploy ?
It is because our JVM is share-based and tomcat server will restart every 2 hours. The contents will automatically be deployed when the JVM is restarted.


4) Do I get my own WEB-INF directory ?
Yes, you have your own WEB-INF directory.


5) Can I restart the Tomcat service at any time?
No, you can't restart the Tomcat. Tomcat is automatically restarting every 2 hours, but if you need to restart it, email us and we'll do it for you.


6) Can I use third-party Java packages?
Yes, of course ! You can install any Java packages of any version you want. In general, all you need to do is include the JAR file in your lib directory.


7) My applications were developed with Tomcat 3.3. Will they work on your system?
Yes, while Tomcat 5.019 implements the Servlet 2.4 and jsp 2.0 specifications, it is fully compatible with earlier specifications.


8) I need to add a directory under webapps.
We will have to add it for you (email us).