Apache Tomcat 8 Apps Manager Quick-Start on Linux/Unix

Tomcat 8 Apps Manager Quick Start on Linux-Unix

The Tutorial shows you How to Getting-Started Easily with Servlets and JSP JEE Development on Apache Tomcat 8 Server on Linux/Unix.

To Getting-Started with Tomcat 8 Server is Best Provide Directly to Download and Install the Latest Official Tomcat 8 Distribution.

The Contents and Details are Expressly Essentials to Give Focus Only to the Essentials Instructions and Commands and Make the Tut Easier to Read & Understand ;)

1. How to Install Tomcat 8 Server on Linux/Unix

   Install Tomcat 8 for NIX

   Installing Tomcat 8 Server on Linux/Unix

2. Open a Terminal Window
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands).

3. Check if $CATALINA_HOME is Set.

   echo $CATALINA_HOME

   If not then edit the Bash Config file:

   nano ~/.bashrc

   Append:

   export CATALINA_HOME=/opt/apache-tomcat-8

   Or some other installation location…
   Ctrl+x to Save & Exit from nano ;)

4. Edit the tomcat-users.xml File.

   sudo nano $CATALINA_HOME/conf/tomcat-users.xml

   Insert into the tomcat-users section:

   <role rolename="manager-gui" />
   
   <user username="admin" password="admin" roles="manager-gui"/>
   
   

5. Restart Tomcat

   sudo $CATALINA_HOME/bin/shutdown.sh

   sudo $CATALINA_HOME/bin/startup.sh

6. Test Access to Tomcat 8 Apps Manager on.

   http://localhost:8080/manager

   • user: admin
   • pass: admin

   Next Remember to Set a New Secure User/Pass Combination!.

7. Tomcat 8 Deployment Quick Start Guide

   Tomcat7 Getting-Started Deploying

   Tomcat 8 Easy Deployment Guide