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Mapping directives

Mapping directives allow parts of the virtual hierarchy of Web resources presented by a server to be distributed across physical file systems, whose hierarchical layout may not match that of the the virtual hierarchy. They allow the physical location of files or directories to be changed without affecting the virtual hierarchy. Using the Redirect directive, resources can even be transparently moved to other servers. The CERN and NCSA servers have similar directives, although the CERN server directives provide greater flexibility.

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Spinning the Web by Andrew Ford
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