Epoch 1 — Project Introduction & Environment Setup

Deliverables (what each student / group must submit for this epoch)

1. Short README (in the project repo) stating installed versions (JDK, NetBeans, Tomcat, Git) and machine OS version.

2. Screenshots (or short screencast) of:
   • java -version and javac -version in a new Command Prompt.
   • NetBeans → Tools → Java Platforms showing the JDK entry.
   • Tomcat http://localhost:8080 page in a browser.
   • The test JSP page output (e.g., “Hello JSP — environment OK”).

3. A Git repository initialized (can be private) with a top-level env-check/ folder containing the README and screenshots.

4. (Optional) mvn -v output if students install Maven CLI.

Evaluation: Pass/Fail for correct setup; small points (5–10%) for timeliness and completeness.

Installation & verification:

1) Install JDK 1.8_231 (Java SE 8)

1. Download JDK 8 (1.8.0_231 or equivalent) from a trusted provider (Oracle/Adoptium/etc.).

2. Run the installer and install to the default path or a path such as:

C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_231

1. Set environment variables (recommended GUI method):

Option 1:

• Open Control Panel → System → Advanced system settings → Environment Variables.
• Under System variables, click New… and create:
• Find Path → Edit → New → add:

  C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_231\bin
  

• Click OK, close dialogs.

Option 2: Set via an elevated Command Prompt (one-line):

setx PATH "C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_231\bin" /M

1. Open a new Command Prompt (must be new to pick up env changes) and run:

java -version
javac -version

> Expected output should include 1.8.0_231 (or the JDK 8 build you installed).

2) Install NetBeans 13

1. Download Apache NetBeans 13 installer and run it.
2. Start NetBeans.
3. Register the JDK inside NetBeans:
   • Tools → Java Platforms → Add Platform → browse to C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_231 → Finish.
   • Verify the platform shows up and is set as default (or note it).
4. Quick build test:
   • File → New Project → Java → Java Application → create a tiny app and run to ensure compile/run works.
   • Deliverable check: Screenshot of NetBeans → Tools → Java Platforms showing JDK path.

3) Install Apache Tomcat 10.0.23

1. Download Tomcat 10.0.23 ZIP distribution, extract to:

C:\apache-tomcat-10.0.23

1. Edit conf/tomcat-users.xml to allow NetBeans (manager) deployment. Add users and roles, for example: ```xml

- Save the file.

3. Start Tomcat:
- Double-click C:\apache-tomcat-10.0.23\bin\startup.bat or run as admin:

```cmd
cd C:\apache-tomcat-10.0.23\bin
startup.bat

• Check console for errors.

1. Open a browser to:

http://localhost:8080

You should see the Tomcat welcome page.

Firewall note: If Tomcat page fails to appear, open Windows Firewall settings and allow inbound TCP port 8080 or allow Java/Tomcat process.

4) Register Tomcat in NetBeans

1. In NetBeans: Services → Servers → Add Server.
2. Choose Apache Tomcat or TomEE → Next.
3. Browse to Tomcat installation folder C:\apache-tomcat-10.0.23. Use the username/password you added in tomcat-users.xml (e.g., tomcatadmin / ChangeMe123!) if NetBeans asks. Finish.
4. Start/Stop Tomcat from NetBeans and test deployment.

Deliverable check: Screenshot of NetBeans Services showing Tomcat and “Started” status.

5) (Optional but recommended) Install Maven CLI & verify

NetBeans includes Maven, but you may want Maven on PATH:

• Download Maven binary, extract to e.g. C:\apache-maven-3.8.x.
• Add C:\apache-maven-3.8.x\bin to PATH system variable (Environment Variables).
• Verify:

mvn -v

Expected: Maven version output and Java home pointing to your JDK.