Understand the options available for configuring and deploying applications on the
GAS.
Note: For examples of how to get started with configuring, running, and deploying basic types of
applications on the GAS, please see GAS Quick Start Guide.
The topics in this section provide more options for delivering applications on the GAS.
Create abstract applications
To simplify application configuration, an application can specify a parent application to provide a default configuration for the application.
Create an application group
A group defines an alias for a directory where application configuration files can be stored. The alias is used in the application URL, letting the Genero Application Server (GAS) know where to find the application configuration file.
Create an application configuration file
An application configuration file provides the Genero Application Server (GAS) with the information needed to run an application. It becomes available for use as soon as created and when added to a recognized group directory.
Using External Application Configuration Files
To configure an application with an external application configuration file, provide the same configuration details that you would for adding the application directly in the Genero Application Server configuration file (as.xcf), however write the configuration XML in a separate file, where the file name matches the name of the application.
Override configuration resources
Options to override resources defined in the GAS configuration file can be implemented at the command line when starting the dispatcher.
Next steps
Other topics provide more details on application configuration and deployment.