Sample servlets stop working in WebSphere Application Server
 Technote (FAQ)
 
Problem
The web server is responding to requests for static pages, snoop servlet responds, but the examples aren't working anymore. What should I do?
 
Solution
After the installation of a fixpack, it may be necessary to update the configuration information (in other words, "regen the plugin").

Symptoms:
Sample servlets were working before the fixpack was installed. After installation, they generate the following messages:
  • 404: File Not Found message on the client browser
  • 404 message in the webserver access.log, for example,
    ...[datestamp] "GET <filename> HTTP/1.0" 404 217
  • "File does not exist:" message in the webserver error.log

Solution:
It is most likely that you need to regenerate the WebSphere plugin configuration file:
1. Start the Administrator's Console
2. Select the Topology view
3. Traverse the hierarchy:
  • Expand the "WebSphere Administrative Domain" entry
  • Expand the "Nodes" entry
  • Select the node entry (for example, the one with this nodename)
  • Right-click on the node entry to display the available options
  • Select "Regen WebSphere Plugin"
  • If you are using a remote web server, copy the plug-in configuration file (plugin-cfg.xml) to your web server machine, replacing the existing plug-in configuration file
  • Retry the servlet(s)
 
 
 


Document Information


Product categories: Software > Application Servers > Distributed Application & Web Servers > WebSphere Application Server > General
Operating system(s): HP-UX
Software version: 4.0
Software edition:
Reference #: 1067208
IBM Group: Software Group
Modified date: Oct 24, 2003