Setting up Tomcat
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1. If you have not already please install the latest version of the Java SDK.
This can be found at http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsp
2. Download the latest stable release of Tomcat (v.5.5.7) from
http://jakarta.apache.org/site/downloads/downloads_tomcat-5.cgi
Note: we strongly suggest that you install the examples when prompted to do so by the installation as they are
extremely helpful with the project.
3. Setup the Environment Variables
You can edit your Environment Variables by going to:
Control Panel -> System -> Advanced -> Environment Variables
Now add the following variables to your system variables:
JAVA_HOME Points to the base directory for your SDK installation
eg. C:\jdk1.5.0_02
CATALINA_HOME points to the base directory for your Tomcat installation
eg. C:\Tomcat 5.5
PATH Your path variable should include the bin directory of your Java SDK installation
4. Test your installation by starting Tomcat. First start Tomcat. This can be done using the
monitor Tomcat utility that came with installation.
Now try to access your server using your web browser. The default address is http://localhost:8080/
You should see a simple html page about Tomcat.