Tomcat update

To update Apache Tomcat, execute the following steps:

Before updating SoftExpert Suite to version 2.1.7, it is necessary to update Tomcat.

1.If the update is blocked in the "Environment check" step due to an unsupported Tomcat version, the current version must be deleted via Control Panel.

2.Download Apache Tomcat from the site: http://tomcat.apache.org.

▪Make sure Java is installed before starting the Tomcat installation since Java JRE is a prerequisite for Tomcat to operate.

▪Refer to the SoftExpert Suite - System Requirements document to check the Apache Tomcat version.

3.Execute the Tomcat installation file.

4.Select Normal type for installation.

5.Choose a directory for the installation or keep the default path.

6.Enter a password or leave this field empty.

7.Select the path Java was installed in your system, for example: C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.X_XX.

8.Uncheck the Run Apache Tomcat option and click on Finish.

Apache Tomcat service configuration

9.Access the Windows Start Run menu.

10.Type services.msc and click on OK.

11. Right-click on the Apache Tomcat service.

12. Select Properties.

13. In Startup type, select Automatic and click on OK.

14. On the Log On tab, check the Local System account option and click on OK.

apache_tomcat_properties_logon

Verifying the memory available for Apache Tomcat

15. Access Tomcat Monitor.

16. At this point, the Tomcat Setup screen is displayed; go to the Java tab and configure the values of the following fields:

apache_tomcat_properties_java

Java Options: At the end of this field add the following parameters, in case they do not exist:

-Duser.language=en

-Duser.country=US

Initial memory pool: 1024MB

Maximum memory pool: 2048 MB

The values entered above are the minimum necessary for SoftExpert Suite to work correctly.

17. Click on OK.