Need J2EE server, anybody know what I can do

[deadseasquirrels]

I really want to learn J2EE and I just downloaded the J2EE SDK. I know the SDK comes with a server package, but I was just wondering what does that server allow me to do? Can I run servlets to my system to test it out now, what about beans, and JSP? I just want to get an idea of what this server is.

I don't know anything about running a server, and I am just really trying to get a grip as I go. So do I need to install Tomcat too. Is this server, not a real server, but just something that lets me test out my creations? If somebody can give me a heads up, I would really appreciate it.

Also the WSDP, is that another server package that Java offers for free? It won't work with J2SE 1.4.1_02 for linux, but I am thinking it might work with my 2000 machine.

[binoydebnath]

Hi,
though i have a less idea about linux platform. but if u have j2ee sdk then its for servlet jsp and ejb only. But to install it u need j2sdk. Again tomcat is also a server for servle and jsp. but it also needs j2sdk. Tomcat cannot run ejb's
Install j2sdk and then istall j2ee
then u will find some .sh file in the installdir/bin/ dir.
Run the j2ee.sh
for windows its j2ee.bat
so i hope for linux it will be j2ee.sh
try it out
bye
:P

[andutt]

J2EE is just the interpreter for java code...like perl for perl code or bash/shell for shellscripts. To be able to write jsp-based webbpages you need a webbserver that supports that, like you said yourself Tomcat or Jboss.

[yusoon]

J2EE is just the interpreter for java code...like perl for perl code or bash/shell for shellscripts. To be able to write jsp-based webbpages you need a webbserver that supports that, like you said yourself Tomcat or Jboss.

J2ee contains an Application Server that can house JSP, servlet & EJBs. It's not only an apps server but also a web server.