Apache Tomcat 7.0 (on Windows) install guide

Apache Tomcat is a widely used open-source implementation of the Java Servlet and JavaServer Pages (JSP) technologies.

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Visit the Apache Tomcat homepage. Then, click the "Download" link for Tomcat 7.0 on the left.

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Download the "32-bit/64-bit Windows Service Installer".

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Run the installer.

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Remember the HTTP connector port. Also, pick an administrator login and password.

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Specify the patch to the Java Runtime (JRE) if it is not already detected.

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Take note of the location where your Tomcat server is being installed.

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A tray icon will appear for the service monitor!

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Right click on the monitor tray icon. Observe if the Tomcat service is already stated.

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Click "Configure..." to open the service properties window. Make sure the "Startup type" is set to "Manual". Also, stop the service if necessary.

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That's it! You're done.