Apache webserver rewrite all URL's excluding some

Question

I'm using apache httpd v2.2 server as a frontend proxy for our actual tomcat web server which hosts the Java web application.

I want to forward all urls received by apache webserver other than those having the prefix /product to tomcat.

I've tried the following set up in httpd.conf but it' doesn't seem to work

<VirtualHost *:6111> 
    ServerName localhost
    RewriteEngine on
    RewriteRule !^(/product($|/)) http://localhost:1234/$1
    Alias /product /opt/productdoc
</VirtualHost>

I tried to follow Redirect site with .htaccess but exclude one folder but was not successful

Basically all http://localhost:6111/product urls should serve from hard drive (using alias) Any other url should be forwarded to http://localhost:1234/<original-path>

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 05 '14 at 15:01

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You probably want to use something like mod_jk http://tomcat.apache.org/connectors-doc/webserver_howto/apache.html.

There are a ton of examples and tutorials and it should be pretty simple to setup and install. Now that you know the name of the connection technology, you should probably be able to find more information.

Using modjk also allows you to secure your tomcat server and keep the public off of it.

answered Aug 05 '14 at 15:01

RuntimeBlairror

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I want to know how to do it for Apache httpd server, which we use as a frontend proxy to tomcat – Dev Blanked Aug 05 '14 at 15:03
Mod_jk is a module for Apache httpd server. I might not know enough about your technology stack/setup to be able to give a better answer. – RuntimeBlairror Aug 05 '14 at 15:06

Apache webserver rewrite all URL's excluding some

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