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If any of these packages are not installed, locate the RPM package on the Linux distribution media, and install the missing package.
NOTE: By default, the installation enables the iptables firewall, which prevents external
systems from accessing ports below 1024. See “Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions” (page 53) and verify the firewall is disabled or the appropriate rules are set to allow the Apache and Tomcat connection. The system verification steps described later in this document will not work if the iptables firewall is improperly configured.
Installing, Configuring, and Managing Web Server Middleware Stack Components
This section explains how to install, configure, and manage the Web Server middleware stack components not included in the Linux distribution along with other related components. All components are distributed as RPM packages or binaries, therefore, you can install and remove all the components separately. Table 1 (page 12) lists the appropriate version and additional information. You must install the following components separately:
•SUN JDK•TomcatConfiguring the Basic Apache HTTP Server
Use the following procedure to configure a basic Apache HTTP Server.1.Start Apache by entering the following:# /etc/init.d/apache2 start2.Verify that Apache starts successfully by ensuring that messages similar to the following appear in the log file /var/log/apache2/error_log:
[Sat Feb 03 12:41:21 2007] [notice] Apache/2.2.0 (Linux/SUSE) configured
Verify the Apache installation by opening a browser and entering the following website:
http://<YOUR_WEB_SERVER_IP>/apache.htmlThe following message appears:Apache HTTP server worked !Installing and Configuring Sun JDK on an HP Proliant System
For an HP Proliant system, the following procedure to install and configure a Sun Java Development Kit (JDK):
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