Aleksa Vukotic & James Goodwill 
Apache Tomcat 7 

Apache Tomcat is the most popular open-source de-facto Java Web application server, standard for today’s Web developers using JSP/Servlets.
Apache Tomcat 7 covers details on installation and administration of Apache Tomcat 7. It explains key parts of the Tomcat architecture, and provides an introduction to Java Servlet and JSP APIs in the context of the Apache Tomcat server.

In addition to basic concepts and administration tasks, Apache Tomcat 7 covers some of the most frequently used advanced features of Tomcat, including security, Apache web server integration, load balancing, and embedding Tomcat server in Java applications.

Finally, through a practical primer, it shows how to integrate and use some of the most popular Java technologies with Apache Tomcat. In summary, Apache Tomcat 7 offers both novice and intermediate Apache Tomcat users a practical and comprehensive guide to this powerful software.

Table of Content

Introduction to Apache Tomcat 7

Deploying Web Applications to Tomcat

Servlets, JSPs, and Servlet Context

Using Tomcat’s Manager Web Application

HTTP Sessions

Configuring Security Realms

Securing Tomcat with SSL

Valves and Servlet Filters

Embedding Tomcat

Integrating Apache Web Server

Integrating Spring MVC Framework

Logging in Tomcat

Configuring JNDI in Tomcat

Server.xml File

The Web.xml File

About the author

Aleksa Vukotic is a keen agile practitioner, with experience in team and project management using agile, which has brought success even in the most challenging environments. He has a track record of success with large companies, communicating the value of agile to high-level business stakeholders with little technical knowledge and transforming business requirements into easily understandable and implementable user stories. Turning to technology, Aleksa has been involved with the Spring Framework since early days, becoming an expert in enterprise Java development with Spring, along with other open-source technologies. In addition to his Java EE expertise, Aleksa often utilizes his problem-solving skills to tackle the most complex issues arising within the projects. The combination of high-level management skills and technical knowledge has made Aleksa invaluable in motivating software teams to bring the best out the themselves and make rapid progress toward successful project delivery. His experience includes working with large and small teams on all levels from high level management, planning, and architecture to low-level technical implementation. Aleksa has co-authored Pro Spring 2.5, published by Apress, and has had several articles published in respectable open-source publications. Outside of the working environment, Aleksa enjoys following football and exploring the latest technology gadgets.