In the previous chapter you saw how to install Tomcat on various platforms, using the binaries or the source as the fancy takes you. Now it’s time to look at the directories that make up the Tomcat installation. You’ll be introduced to the main configuration files and the structure of a Web application. However, I’ll leave the details on configuration until Chapter 4.
In this chapter you’ll do the following:
You’ll examine the default Tomcat installation.
You’ll learn about the generic Web application structure, both unpacked and packed.