What is the difference between Tomcat and IIS?
IIS (Internet Information Services) is a web server developed by Microsoft and a good choice for most people who are already comfortable with using Windows. Tomcat is another server, but it isn’t meant to process HTML documents, it is intended to run Java and JSP applications.
Does Tomcat need IIS?
Adding a Tomcat context to IIS requires the addition of a new IIS virtual directory that covers the Tomcat context. For example adding a /example IIS virtual directory that covers the c:\tomcat\webapps\examples directory.
Is IIS more secure than Apache?
Enhanced security. Since Apache was developed for a non-Microsoft operating system, and the majority of malicious programs have traditionally been written to take advantage of vulnerabilities in Windows, Apache has always enjoyed a reputation as a more secure option than Microsoft’s IIS.
Can I run Tomcat and IIS on the same server?
Melder, It is perfectly possible to run IIS & Tomcat on same port with Different IPs. One server can have multiple virtual IPs for the same.
What is the use of IIS server?
Role Description. The Web Server (IIS) role in Windows Server 2012 provides a secure, easy-to-manage, modular and extensible platform for reliably hosting websites, services, and applications. With IIS 8 you can share information with users on the Internet, an intranet, or an extranet.
What are the differences between Apache and IIS?
1. Apache is free while IIS is packaged with Windows. 2. IIS only runs on Windows while Apache can run on almost any OS including UNIX, Apple’s OS X, and on most Linux Distributions.
How configure Tomcat in IIS?
You must download the latest installer.
- Verify that roles are installed:
- Run the BMC Remedy Mid Tier installer with IIS as the web server and Tomcat as the JSP engine.
- Perform the following post-installation tasks:
- Verify that the 32-bit applications property is disabled.
- Restart the Application Pool.