Configuring the server in eclipse

Configuring the Server in Eclipse

Eclipse provides integration for the Apache Tomcat Web environment and this can be used for rapid Stardust deployments within Eclipse. Install Apache Tomcat, e.g. from http://tomcat.apache.org/download-70.cgi. Please refer to the Stardust Release Notes for details on the supported Tomcat version.

To establish Tomcat integration in Eclipse:

1. From the Eclipse main menu choose File > New > Other...
2. Select Server > Server.
3. Click Next.
   
   Figure: Define a New Server
4. Select Tomcat vx.x Server
5. Click Next.
   
   Figure: Choose Tomcat version
6. Browse to the folder of your Tomcat installation.
   
   Figure: Browse to Installation Folder
7. Select Finish.

Open the Servers view to see the server listed:

1. In the main menu select Window > Show View.
2. Choose Other... > Server > Servers.

Figure: The Server View

This server configuration can be used for multiple Web projects.