Installation and Setup of Infrastructure Components
Install Java
Install Java SE SDK version 6
- Download appropriate 32-bit or 64-bit Java SE SK from http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
- Run executable, install using default options
- You can use a non-default installation directory if desired
- Control Panel → System → Advanced → Environment Variables → System Variables
- Set JAVA_HOME to Java SE SDK location
- e.g., C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_26
- Add %JAVA_HOME%\bin to path
- In this example, was added to beginning of path
- Set JAVA_HOME to Java SE SDK location
Install Tomcat
- Download latest Tomcat using “32-bit/64-bit Windows Service Installer” from relevant download page at http://tomcat.apache.org
OpenCDS has been tested using both Apache Tomcat versions 6 and 7, and it can be built to run on either, but the public download is built for Tomcat version 6.
- Note: OpenCDS will not deploy on JBoss without making some changes to the included librari
- Accept defaults
Installation directory may be changed if desired
Set Tomcat Administrator Login to something secure
- You may even prefer to remove the administrator login if you have physical access to the server.
Control Panel → System → Advanced → Environment Variables → System Variables
Set CATALINA_HOME to, e.g., “C:\Program Files\Apache Software Foundation\Tomcat 6.0”
Add %CATALINA_HOME%\bin to Path
- In this example, was added to beginning of Path
Install OpenCDS Sample Knowledge Repository