How-to Install and Getting-Started Apache Tomcat 7 on Linux Slackware 14 32bit KDE4 Easy Visual-Guide

This Guide Show Step-by-Step How-to Install and Getting-Started with the Latest Apache Tomcat 7 Server for Linux Slackware 14 i686 KDE4 Desktop.

Inside the Article you will Find a Link to Quickly Getting-Started with Tomcat 7 Deployment on Fedora Linux.

For an Easy Visualization of the Entire Process the Article Comprehend the Essential Installation Screenshots.

1. Download Apache Tomcat Server

   Apache Tomcat 7 tar.gz

   Link to the tar.gz Apache Tomcat 7 Release for Linux
2. Double-Click on Archive and Extract into /tmp
3. Open Terminal Window
   
4. Relocate Tomcat 7

   Login as SuperUser

   su

   Move

   mv /tmp/apache-tomcat-7 /usr/share

5. Check if Java is Installed on your Platform

   java -version

   The Output Need to Show a Version >= 1.6.

   If Java JDK is Not Installed then:

   Install JDK7 for Slackware

   The Link Contains a List of Guides with Detailed Instructions on Installing Oracle Java JDK7 for Slackware Linux Distro.
6. Command to Start and Stop the Tomcat Server
   • Start

     /usr/share/apache-tomcat-7/bin/startup.sh

   • Stop

     /usr/share/apache-tomcat-7/bin/shutdown.sh

7. To Access Tomcat Server on Browser Go

   localhost:8080

   

8. Tomcat 7 Deployment Quick Getting-Started:

   Tomcat Deployment Quick Guide

   Contains Quick Getting-Started Guide on Apache Tomcat 7 Deployment.