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The primary difference between a web application server and an HTTP server
is that web application servers support Java, in the form of servlets and
JavaServer Pages.  The higher end web application servers also provide
support for Enterprise Java Beans.

If you're just doing CGI, you can use an HTTP server.  For most servlet/JSP
work, a standard web application server is fine.  In most cases, these are
no-price or inexpensive solutions.  It's not until you venture into the land
of EJB that the vendors jack the prices up.

Joe Pluta
www.plutabrothers.com


> -----Original Message-----
> From: tomh@simas.com
>
> Thanks for the info about Tomcat.  Questions:  What does a Web application
> server (such as Tomcat) do that a Web server (such as IBM HTTP Server)
> doesn't do?  What are the differences?  When should I use a W-A-S instead
> of a W-S?



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