Re: [Handle-info] Question mark in handle extension

There are several ways to have variable behavior via hdl.handle.net resolution, which generally means changing the behavior on the web server to which hdl.handle.net resolution is redirected.

One, browsers will transmit the hash-fragment across a redirection. So https://hdl.handle.net/20.1000/5555#foo redirects to http://www.handle.net/#foo. The web page redirection can then act on the hash-fragment.

Two, the "urlappend" query parameter will append something to the URL. https://hdl.handle.net/20.1000/5555?urlappend=%3Ffoo=bar redirects to http://www.handle.net/?foo=bar.

Three, the locatt facility of 10320/loc multiple redirection may be relevant; note in particular the "locatt" facility. See https://www.handle.net/overviews/handle_type_10320_loc.html .

Additionally, template handles might be relevant. This is a way to have the handle server produce handle resolutions at resolution time, without needing to store all the handles. See Chapter 11 of the Handle Technical Manual http://www.handle.net/tech_manual/HN_Tech_Manual_9.pdf.

Best,

Robert

On Mon, Apr 19, 2021 at 11:15 AM Franziska Weng <fweng@geomar.de> wrote:

Hi all,

is it possible to use a question mark in a handle extension? If so,
which server settings do I need to change?

We would like to redirect to services and use queries, e.g.
hdl.handle.net/suffix/prefix@servicename?query.

Best regards,

Franziska

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