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Invoking J2EE Elements from Domino Applications

Now we'll discuss techniques for invoking J2EE elements, such as servlets, JSPs, and EJBs from Domino applications presented over the Web. In this context, we are assuming that a Domino server is handling requests for Domino database elements (documents, forms, views, etc.) and that the J2EE elements are being invoked from the Domino elements—for example, invoking a servlet to process a Domino form submission. In fact, let's start with just that scenario.

Servlets/JSPs on Form Submission

Since a JSP is a type of servlet, assume that you can replace “servlet” with “JSP” in what follows. To get a Domino form processed by a servlet, you must somehow invoke the servlet when the user hits the Submit ...