A resource for all Java Web application developers - Covers the latest release of Jakarta-Tomcat (4.0) - Includes instruction on how to use all of Tomcat's major features, including installation and configuration, security management, and integration with Apache Web Server, SOAP, Log4J, and Struts.

Tomcat is the official Reference Implementation for the Java Servlet and JavaServer Pages technologies, and is developed in an open and participatory environment and released under the Apache Software License. Tomcat is intended to be a collaboration of the best-of-breed developers from around the world. "Apache Jakarta-Tomcat" is designed as a comprehensive reference for professional Web application developers and administrators. This title is intended to help readers get up to speed on the latest Apache open source JSP/Server Container, Tomcat. James Goodwill's book provides a solid foundation, which will give the reader practical insight into all of the major features of the Tomcat web application container. Topics covered in this title range from basic installation and configuration to more advanced topics, such as security management and persistent sessions. Other aspects covered include integration with some of the more popular Apache Foundation projects, including the Apache Web Server, SOAP, Log4J, and Struts.

1. Introduction to Jakarta Tomcat * 2. Deploying Web Applications toTomcat * 3. Servlets and JSPs * 4. Using the Manager Application * 5.Configuring Security Realms * 6. Securing Tomcat and SSL * 7.Persistent Sessions * 8. Valves and Servlet Filters * 9. IntegratingApache Web Server * 10. Integrating Struts * 11. Integrating ApacheLog4J * 12. Improving Performance with Object and Connection PoolingAppendicesA. The server.xml FileB. The web.xml File