Tomcat server on AWS EC2
What is Apache Tomcat?
Apache Tomcat is an open-source web
server and servlet container developed by the
Apache Software Foundation. It implements the
Java Servlet, JavaServer Pages (JSP), and
WebSocket technologies, which are used to develop
and serve dynamic web content written in Java.
Tomcat serves as a Java application server that
allows you to run Java web applications in a server
environment.
Uses of Apache Tomcat :-
1.Web Application Hosting:
○ Tomcat is primarily used to host web applications
built using Java technologies such as Servlets
and JSP. It handles HTTP requests and
responses, allowing Java developers to build and
deploy web applications.
2.Middleware:
○ It acts as a middleware between the client
(browser) and the database, processing dynamic
content and business logic before sending the
response back to the client.
3.Testing and Development:
○ Tomcat is widely used by developers to test and
develop web applications locally before deploying
them to a production environment.
4.Microservices:
○ It can be used to deploy microservices that use
the Java ecosystem, providing a lightweight
platform for building and managing microservices
architectures.
5.API Gateway:
○ Tomcat can serve as an API gateway to handle
RESTful web services, making it possible to
manage and route requests to different services.
Why Use Tomcat?
● Lightweight and Fast: Tomcat is lightweight
compared to full-fledged Java EE servers like JBoss
or WebSphere, making it faster to start up and less
resource-intensive.
● Open-Source: Being open-source, it has a large
community and a wealth of resources for
troubleshooting and development.
● Scalability: Tomcat can handle multiple concurrent
requests and sessions, making it suitable for scaling
web applications.
● Compatibility: It supports the latest versions of the
Java Servlet and JSP specifications, ensuring
compatibility with modern Java web applications.
● Security: It provides robust security features like
SSL/TLS, authentication, and role-based access
control.
Installing and Managing
Apache Tomcat on Ubuntu
To install and manage Apache Tomcat on
Ubuntu, follow these steps:
Prerequisites
1. Java Development Kit (JDK): Tomcat requires
Java to run, so you need to have JDK installed on
your system. Tomcat 9 requires Java 11 or later.
2. Ubuntu System: Make sure you have a system
with Ubuntu 20.04 or later.
Step 1: Update the System
Update your package index to ensure all packages are up
to date.
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
Step 2: Install Java
Check if Java is installed and its version.
java -version
If not installed, install the default JDK
package.
Step 3: Download and Install Apache
Tomcat
Step 4: Verify the Installation
Check the status of the Tomcat service.
sudo systemctl status tomcat
1. Open a web browser and go to
http://<your-server-ip>:8080
2. You should see the Tomcat welcome page.
Step 5: Configure Tomcat Users
To access the Tomcat Web Application Manager or the
Host Manager, configure a user:
● Edit the tomcat-users.xml file.
sudo vim /opt/tomcat/conf/tomcat-users.xml
● Add the following lines inside the
<tomcat-users> element:
<user username="sidhu" password="sidhu"
roles="manager-gui,admin-gui,manager-script
,admin-script"/>
Replace admin and password with your
desired username and password.
● Save and exit the file, then restart
Tomcat.
sudo systemctl restart tomcat
● Now, you can access the Manager and
Host Manager applications at
http://<your-server-ip>:8080/manager/ht
ml and
http://<your-server-ip>:8080/host-manag
er/html using the credentials you set.
Deploying a WAR File on Tomcat 9
To deploy a WAR file on Tomcat 9 using a Git repository,
you'll need to follow these steps. The idea is to clone the
repository containing the WAR file onto the server where
Tomcat is running and then deploy the WAR file to Tomcat.
Prerequisites
1. Apache Tomcat 9 installed and running.
2. Java Development Kit (JDK) installed.
3. A Git repository containing the WAR file.
Step 1: Clone the Git Repository
Clone the repository containing your WAR file into a
directory on the server.
git clone <repository-url>
Replace <repository-url> with the URL of your Git
repository. This will download the repository's contents into a
directory named after the repository.
Further steps are as follows
Step 1: Copy the WAR File to Tomcat's
webapps Directory
Copy the WAR file to the webapps directory of your
Tomcat installation. This will trigger an automatic
deployment by Tomcat.
sudo cp sidhu.war /var/lib/tomcat9/webapps/
Replace sidhu.war with the actual name of your WAR
file.
● Save and exit the file, then restart Tomcat.
sudo systemctl restart tomcat
● Access your deployed application in a
web browser:
http://<your-server-ip>:8080/manager/html
Replace /manager/html with the name of your
WAR file.
Managing Context Paths
● The name of the deployed directory will be the
context path for your application.
● For example, if the WAR file is named myapp.war, it
will be accessible at
http://<your-server-ip>:8080/myapp.
● If you want the application to be accessible at the
root (/), name the WAR file ROOT.war.
You've successfully installed and managed Apache
Tomcat on Ubuntu!Overall, Apache Tomcat is a versatile
and widely-used web server and servlet container that is
well-suited for a variety of Java web applications.
Name :- Sidhant bote
Mentor :- Ashutosh bhakare sir
