How to install Tomcat

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How to install Tomcat Webserver
Instructions to install and configure the Tomcat:
  • Install Java5 or above SDK and JRE
  • Download Tomcat 6.0
    • Download from http://tomcat.apache.org/
    • Under Core Section - Select appropriate Windows Service Installer
  • Install Tomcat
    • Run downloaded *.exe file
    • Select relevant jre while installing tomcat
    • Select unused ports for HTTP
    • Enter password for admin user
  • Set Environment Variables
    • PATH C: \Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_21\bin
    • CLASSPATH C: \Program Files\Apache Software Foundation\Tomcat 6.0\lib\servlet-api.jar
    • JAVA_HOME C: \Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_21
    • CATALINE_HOME C: \Program Files\Apache Software Foundation\Tomcat 6.0
  • After installation, server will start automatically. If not, you can start the server from '
    • Control Panel - Services' of Windows

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