Chapter 2.1 Microsoft Windows
To install Tomcat on Windows, use the Windows installer.
- Installation as a service: Tomcat is installed as a Windows NT/2k/XP service by default. You may optionally check “auto” startup in the component page, if you choose to automatically start Tomcat once logging in to Windows.
To add optimal security, run the Tomcat service as a separate user with reduced permissions.
- Java Location: Tomcat determines the base path of a J2SE 5 JRE using the registry or the JAVA_HOME environment variable.
Running Tomcat as a service shall not display a tray icon.