Unfortunately I have to install it as a windows service, any guidance on how I can achieve this goal would be much appreciated.
I was planning on installing Tomcat twice with each going to a different install directory. I know that the env-var looks in the install dir of Tomcat, but with two installs I am going to need to alter the Catalina instance name I am guessing? On Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 10:18 AM, Peter Crowther < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > From: Panian, Ardo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Ok, the default server.xml is where I make the server port > > adjustments? > > Yes. > > > What about environmental-variables that are set in the > > "System Properties of the Windows server? > > In the immortal words, "don't do that". Are you running these installs as > Windows services, or starting them from batch files? I start from batch > files and set CATALINA_HOME in each file. This means I don't have to do > anything to the system variables. > > > I am asked to set Catalina_Home=<Tomcat install directory > > path>, what would I do with two installs of tomcat? > > Set each separately, by whatever means necessary. This probably involves > using something other than machine variables! > > > I will need to rename the 2nd "Catalina" > > instance, and then set the env-var based on its install directory? > > Yes. If both are the same version, there are tricks you can pull to use > the same installation but different webapps, temp and work directories - but > separate installs are probably easier to get going. > > > (side-note: if you guys can recommend a great book for Tomcat > > admins I would appreciate it.) > > I've not found one. > > - Peter > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To start a new topic, e-mail: users@tomcat.apache.org > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -- Sincerely, Ardo S. Panian H: 508-969-9935 M: 781-771-6728 F: 484-771-6726
