How to Start Tomcat in Eclipse?

[Natalie Kopple]

I have the Eclipse up and running. And I have installed Tomcat in C:\apache-tomcat-7.0.6 and I have tested http://localhost:8080, etc.

I can start the Tomcat using the .bat file or in DOS window.

How do I start the Tomcat in the Eclipse? I appreciate your help.

[Sujeeth Pakala]

Hello Natalie,

You will find an option in latest version of Eclipse, through which you can add a server.

Normally, you should be able to do using File - > New - > Servers

Hope this helps.

Thanks,
Sujeeth

[Natalie Kopple]

Thanks a lot for your help.

[Tim Holloway]

You can use the "run on server" menu option if you're using the WTP plugin supplied with the j2EE spin of Eclipse.

Personally, I loathe WTP - it's far too limiting, So I install the sysdeo Tomcat plugin. Sysdeo adds 3 toolbar buttons and associated menu options, one to start Tomcat, one to stop Tomcat and one to restart (start/stop).