Getting Started with JavaTM Web Services Developer Pack 1.5 on the Tomcat 5.0 for Java WSDP Container

You can use this page to quickly deploy your own Web applications, start the Tomcat 5 server, try out Tomcat administration tools and tools that come with the Java WSDP, and see where to get the documentation that more completely explains how to use the technologies in the Java WSDP. The instructions on this page assume that you have already performed a "Typical" installation (installed all of the components).

Deploying Your Own Web Applications

To quickly deploy your own Web applications, copy your Web archive (WAR) files to the <TOMCAT_HOME>/webapps directory. When you start the Tomcat server, these applications will be deployed.

To quickly deploy your own Web applications, copy your Web archive (WAR) files to the <TOMCAT_HOME>/webapps directory. With the server running, display the Tomcat documentation page (http://localhost:8080/tomcat-docs). See the "Deployer HOW-TO" section for more information about deploying Web applications in the Tomcat 5.0 for Java WSDP Container.

Starting the Java WSDP

On a system running the Solaris or Linux operating system, go to the <tomcat.home>/bin directory and execute the startup.sh script to bring up the Java WSDP. On a system running Microsoft Windows, from the Start menu, select Programs, Java(tm) Web Services Developer Pack 1.5, and Start Tomcat. Once the server is up and running, point your browser to http://localhost:8080, the default port at which the process is running. The page that is displayed contains links to several sample programs and administration tools.

Administration Tools

The Tomcat 5.0 for Java WSDP Container includes administration tools, such as the Tomcat Web Application Manager and the Tomcat Web Server Administration Tool. For each of these tools, you will need to log in using the user name and password combination defined when you installed the Java WSDP. The Tomcat server must be up and running to use these tools.

Tomcat Web Application Manager

Point to the following URL in your browser:

http://localhost:8080/manager/html

Tomcat's Web-based management tool will be displayed. You can use this to list, install, reload, and remove Web applications as well as manage your Tomcat server. With the server running, display the Tomcat documentation page (http://localhost:8080/tomcat-docs). See the "Manager App HOW-TO" section for information about using this tool.

Tomcat Web Server Administration Tool

Point to the following URL in your browser to start up the Tomcat Web Server Administration Tool:

http://localhost:8080/admin

The Tomcat Web Server Administration Tool, also called the admintool utility, is used to configure the behavior of the Tomcat Web server container while it is running.

Accessing the Java WSDP Documentation

See the index page at <JWSDP_HOME>/docs/index.html for links to the Java WSDP documentation. That page contains links to the API documentation for all of the technologies, release notes, and comprehensive reference documentation for all the technologies.

Community

The main developer community is the jwsdp community at Java.Net. Java.Net hosts a number of projects and communities related to the Java WSDP. Sites include the JWSDP community (mailing list), the JAX-RPC project (mailing list), and the JAXB project (mailing list). There are Java Technology Forums for the following technologies: JSP and JSTL, Java Servlet Technology, JavaServer Faces Technology. There are also forums for Java Technology and XML and Java Technologies for Web Services, but the Java.Net mailing lists are preferred.

Please send feedback on the Java Web Services Developer Pack to users@jwsdp.dev.java.net.