GAS Basics

These topics provide an architecture overview, highlight the main features of the GAS, and provide an insight into how the GAS delivers applications.

Architecture of the Genero Application Server
For an administrator, it is important to understand the different architectures available for the Genero Application Server, and the implications of each architecture choice.
Components of the Genero Application Server
UI or Web service applications, and where they are launched from, have specific requirements of the GAS. The GAS performs its function by routing requests to the required process or component so as to deliver applications correctly.
GAS installation and application data directories
GAS is installed in different directories in a Linux®/UNIX™ platform to a Windows® one. To help you manage your GAS installation, there are descriptions of its files and directories, and recommendations for its use.
Application environment
When the Genero Application Server starts an application process, it sets environment variables from various sources. Understanding how variables are defined by the various front-ends, is helpful to you when configuring applications.
Application Web Address
To access an application, you specify the necessary information in the browser's address bar by entering in the appropriate application URI.
What is auto logout?
The GAS supports an automatic timeout feature which can be configured to display a log out page after a specified time of user inactivity on an application is detected.
What is delegation?
With the delegation mechanism, the GAS is able to delegate the start of a Web application or a Web service to another Genero REST service in order to perform some controls before granting access and starting the application.
What is Single sign-on (SSO)?
Single sign-on allows you to enter one name and password to access multiple applications. Getting to know the features of the different options, helps you select an SSO mechanism that is appropriate for your needs.
Internationalization and localization
How the Genero Application Server handles international applications.