Hi,

Recently, I downloaded apache-tomcat-6.0.40.src file.

When I try to run the server,

[root@localhost ~]# $CATALINA_HOME/bin/startup.sh
bash: /bin/startup.sh: No such file or directory


Can anyone help me?

According to apache-tomcat, the latest version is 6.0.18. And why you downloaded the source and not the binary?
Anyway you can try to run it replacing $CATALINA_HOME with the full path to the directory you've extracted the archive you downloaded, e.g:

What is the Linux distribution and release that you are using? There are several ways to install applications and programs depending upon the distribution you are using.

when i tried it,
[root@localhost ~]# /usr/bin/apache-tomcat-6.0.18-src/bin/startup.sh
bash: /usr/bin/apache-tomcat-6.0.18-src/bin/startup.sh: Permission denied

[though I hav logged in as root]

I am using redhat 5...

Is startup.sh executable? You may runto make it executable and try again.

Yeah thanks for that. But,


[root@localhost ~]# chmod +x /usr/bin/apache-tomcat-6.0.18-src/bin/startup.sh
[root@localhost ~]# /usr/bin/apache-tomcat-6.0.18-src/bin/startup.sh
Cannot find /usr/bin/apache-tomcat-6.0.18-src/bin/catalina.sh
This file is needed to run this program

All the scripts in the bin/ directory must be executable. So run:
to make them all executable.

At the terminal,

[root@localhost ~]# chmod +x /usr/bin/apache-tomcat-6.0.18-src/bin/*.sh

[root@localhost ~]# /usr/bin/apache-tomcat-6.0.18-src/bin/startup.sh
Using CATALINA_BASE: /usr/bin/apache-tomcat-6.0.18-src
Using CATALINA_HOME: /usr/bin/apache-tomcat-6.0.18-src
Using CATALINA_TMPDIR: /usr/bin/apache-tomcat-6.0.18-src/temp
Using JRE_HOME: /usr/java/jdk1.6.0_11
touch: cannot touch `/usr/bin/apache-tomcat-6.0.18-src/logs/catalina.out': No such file or directory
/usr/bin/apache-tomcat-6.0.18-src/bin/catalina.sh: line 292: /usr/bin/apache-tomcat-6.0.18-src/logs/catalina.out: No such file or directory

so i tried with

[root@localhost ~]# chmod +x /usr/bin/apache-tomcat-6.0.18-src/logs/catalina.out

chmod: cannot access `/usr/bin/apache-tomcat-6.0.18-src/logs/catalina.out': No such file or directory
[root@localhost ~]#

Does the directory /usr/bin/apache-tomcat-6.0.18-src/logs exists? If not you have to create it.
BTW you didn't answer why you use the source distribution and not the binary and AuroraCA's question regarding your distro. If you're using a distro like Fedora, Suse and others you may need to configure selinux to allow tomcat run.

@Ashhere: I would also recommend that you pick up a book on Linux for beginners. A big part of the FOSS world (especially when compiling from source) is understanding basic error messages and correcting them. A good foundation will make your experience a lot more pleasant.

Actually, I am fairly new to linux that I dont know the difference between source and binary files. I'd be thankful if you could it explain me. And also the probs with source files.

Also, sorry for being so inexperienced....am trying to improve..if you could suggest me some good books just as a startup...

And thanks for the replies...

And now,
I created one and then...

[root@localhost ~]# /usr/bin/apache-tomcat-6.0.18-src/bin/startup.shUsing CATALINA_BASE: /usr/bin/apache-tomcat-6.0.18-src
Using CATALINA_HOME: /usr/bin/apache-tomcat-6.0.18-src
Using CATALINA_TMPDIR: /usr/bin/apache-tomcat-6.0.18-src/temp
Using JRE_HOME: /usr/java/jdk1.6.0_11
[root@localhost ~]#

I guess the app is now installed properly...but I cannot get the homepage of apache when using http://localhost:8080/

In general, a binary distribution is pre-compiled for your OS version and architecture. This is usually the easiest way to install an application. A source distribution requires that you (assuming you have installed all the tools needed for building the app) configure, compile, and then install it. This is usually the only way to set customized build-time options.

As for books, a really comprehensive (i.e. beginner all the way to advanced level) book to pick up is Linux Administration Handbook (2nd Edition) by Evi Nemeth, Garth Snyder, Trent R. Hein. It might be a little overwhelming to a new user, so I would supplement it with a true beginner-level book that focuses on your distro - whatever that may be.

Finally, give yourself some time and be patient. IMO, Tomcat is a bit of a beast to understand and configure properly (especially if you intend to front-end it with Apache web server and a connector).

Thanks a lot anomie. U made it pretty clear to me about binary and source files.
Anyways have started from the beginning.

If you could suggest a solution to my problem too!! Actualy, I need to configure tomcat urgently and with my limited knowledge, I dont think I will be able to get to configuring web servers within this time.

Thanks again. Waiting for your reply.

Maybe you should download the binary distribution instead: http://tomcat.apache.org/download-60.cgi

It's important to also take time to read the documentation: http://tomcat.apache.org/tomcat-6.0-doc/index.html

(And I wasn't joking about picking up a beginner Linux book. You need to get comfortable on the command line.)

Thanks everyone.

The problem is solved. It was that my java version didnt match with that needed for tomcat.