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Getting server address and application name

Environment: NetBeans 6.9.1, GlassFish 3.1

I have a Java Web Application. How to get the server address and the application name dynamically? The '2in1' solution would be the best for me: http://localhost:8080/AppName/.

Is there a practical way to get that information?

Let's say the value of AppName will be fixed, so I only need the host address. Is it possible to retrieve it via JMX? Any other ways?

Solution

  • The HttpServletRequest object will give you what you need:

    • HttpServletRequest#getLocalAddr(): The server's IP address as a string
    • HttpServletRequest#getLocalName(): The name of the server receiving the request
    • HttpServletRequest#getServerName(): The name of the server that the request was sent to
    • HtppServletRequest#getLocalPort(): The port the server received the request on
    • HttpServletRequest#getServerPort(): The port the request was sent to
    • HttpServletRequest#getContextPath(): The part of the path that identifies the application