Servlet is not running

Hi all

I have installed tomcat5 server and also jdk.1.5.0 and set the classpath, path catalina_home and java_home variables. I wrote a HelloServlet.java , compiled it and copied the class file to tomcats webapps\root\web-inf\classes folder but when i type the url in the browser like

http://localhost:8080/servlet/HelloServlet

it shows the error
The requested resource (/servlet/HelloServlet) is not available.

Plz help me.

Thanx n regards,
Aradhana

re: Servlet is not running

Are you using any IDE? why are you copying the class file and placing it in the tomcat directory?

Normally the above error occours when you have not set the mapping(web.xml) correctly or the URL is not right. Go through a helloworld servlet tutorial that runs from the command prompt. This will give you an idea on how to create a directory structure,configure tomcat to run your servlet.

re: Servlet is not running

No I m not using any IDE. I am actually following the procedure to run a servlet as I find from a reply in the forum java.sun.com. what changes should I made to web.xml. Plz tell me.

Thanx n Regards,
Aradhana

re: Servlet is not running

My problem got solved by making the changes in servlet mapping in web.xml ..

Thanx n Regards,
Aradhana