Apache & Tomcat relations

Question

Hi
I would like to know what are the relations between Apache & Tomcat.
I know Apache is HTTP server and Tomcat is a jsp container.
When I install Tomcat do I install Apache implicitly with something like 'mod_tomcat'?
Thanks
Avishay Balderman

Answer 1

Hi,
I'll give you my pennysworth , though my knowledge is still very limited. You can use various ways of linking tomcat and apache. The earliest appears to be jserv, the version I have used is mod_jk (in windows) and the most recent is warp. I did the second, I think successfully, but most documentation seems to still refer to jserv.
I also know warp is workableable, but I haven't managed that myself yet.
What difference does it mean?
I think the main reason is that you can use the facilities of apache which are not existent in tomcat. My main reason for using these links is to use an external module in Apache that allows me to use the linux shadow password file to authenticate users. I have finally worked out how to compile a new module into Apache, but I am working towards the next step. Learning the basics is probably the hardest thing, I reckon.
Post another question, I'll happily answer at my limited expertise.
I have asked SUN to start a forum for apache, I think they should.
best,
kev