What is URL rewriting in SAP (BC-JAS-WEB - Web Container, HTTP, JavaMail, JSP)?

SAP Term: URL rewriting

• Component: BC-JAS-WEB

• Component Name: Web Container, HTTP, JavaMail, JSP

• Description: A mechanism used for appending session-related data to the request URL. It is used for session tracking by the Web Container as an alternative to session tracking by cookies.

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• Key Concepts: 
  URL rewriting is a technique used to modify the existing URL of a web page. It is used to make the URL more user-friendly and easier to remember. It also helps to improve the search engine optimization (SEO) of a website. The technique involves rewriting the URL in such a way that it contains keywords that are relevant to the content of the page.
  
  How to use it: 
  URL rewriting can be done manually or with the help of a web server. To manually rewrite a URL, you need to edit the HTML code of the page and replace the existing URL with a new one. To use a web server, you need to install a module such as mod_rewrite for Apache or ISAPI_Rewrite for IIS. Once installed, you can configure the module to rewrite URLs according to your requirements.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When rewriting URLs, it is important to ensure that they are still valid and do not lead to broken links. It is also important to ensure that the rewritten URLs are SEO-friendly and contain relevant keywords. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the rewritten URLs are easy to remember and type in correctly.
  
  Related Information: 
  URL rewriting is used in SAP products such as BC-JAS-WEB Web Container, HTTP, JavaMail, JSP, Servlet, and WebDAV. It is also used in other web technologies such as PHP and ASP.NET. Additionally, there are several tools available online that can help you with URL rewriting.