Installing Apache Tomcat on Ubuntu 18.04

Apache Tomcat is an open-source web server and servlet container that is used to serve Java-based web applications. It provides an environment to run Java code and serve dynamic content over the web.

Step 1: Update Package Manager

Before installing Apache Tomcat, it is recommended to update the package manager to ensure that you have the latest software versions. Open a terminal and execute the following command:

Step 2: Install Java Development Kit (JDK)

Tomcat requires Java Development Kit (JDK) to run. You can install OpenJDK, which is an open-source implementation of the Java SE platform. Execute the following command in the terminal:

Step 3: Download and Extract Apache Tomcat

Visit the official Apache Tomcat website (https://tomcat.apache.org) and download the latest stable version of Tomcat. Alternatively, you can use the following command to download it directly from the terminal:

Extract the downloaded file using the following command:

Step 4: Move Tomcat Directory

Move the extracted Tomcat directory to a desired location. For example, you can move it to the /opt directory:

Step 5: Configure Environment Variables

To access Tomcat globally, you need to set up environment variables. Open the .bashrc file in your preferred text editor:

Add the following lines at the end of the file:

Save the file and exit the text editor. To apply these changes, execute the following command or restart the terminal:

Step 6: Start Tomcat Server

You can now start the Tomcat server by executing the following command:

To verify if Tomcat is running, open a web browser and enter the following URL:

If the Tomcat server is running correctly, you should see the default Tomcat homepage.

Step 7: Stop Tomcat Server

To stop the Tomcat server, open a terminal and execute the following command:

That's it! You have successfully installed Apache Tomcat on Ubuntu 18.04.