Help with linux

sarumite

I am a complete noob when it comes to linux. I have only started using it as my new job requires that I use it. As part of this, I have been asked to setup a linux box with some specific software which runs off of apache tomcat (which I have isntalled). However in the installation instructions for this software it states

"If you want Proteios SE to be installed under directory $CATALINA_HOME/webapps/proteios/, simply set $CATALINA_BASE to the same value as $CATALINA_HOME."

I don't know how to set the Base to the same value as Home. Anyone able to provide assitance?

(this is the software I am trying to install http://www.proteios.org/trac/wiki/NewLinuxInstall2 )

Thanks

PrzemoF

Now, how did you set the $CATALINA_BASE ?
This will be helpful for you:
http://www.codecoffee.com/tipsforlinux/articles/030.html

P.S.
"I am a complete noob when it comes to linux. I have only started using it as my new job requires that I use it. As part of this, I have been asked to setup a linux box with some specific software which runs off of apache tomcat (which I have isntalled)."

That sounds really interesting.. :eek:

sarumite

PrzemoF wrote: »

Now, how did you set the $CATALINA_BASE ?
This will be helpful for you:
http://www.codecoffee.com/tipsforlinux/articles/030.html

P.S.
"I am a complete noob when it comes to linux. I have only started using it as my new job requires that I use it. As part of this, I have been asked to setup a linux box with some specific software which runs off of apache tomcat (which I have isntalled)."

That sounds really interesting.. :eek:

Thanks.

Yeah, I am total noob when it comes to linux. The first time I ever used it was 3 weeks ago when I installed Ununtu onto the computer and started with trying to get mysql, java and tomcat to work (having never heard of mysql or tomcat prior to this experience). The software is specific for proteomic mass spectrometry data storage and analysis which is something I do know about, but setting it up is something I am having a lot of difficulty with.

PrzemoF

Comparing to proteomic mass spectrometry linux is probably easy
How's that going for you? Do you need more help?

croo

If you download & install Ubuntu Server - rather then the usual Desktop there should be an option on installation to install as a LAMP server (LAMP being Linux, Apache (Webserver), Mysql & PHP (or sometimes Perl or Pyton). This is by far the easiest way in my experience.

Failing this I found that installing XAMPP was a easy way for people that knew nothing about LAMP to install.
In this case X replaces L because it can also be installed on windows!

mad turnip

croo wrote: »

If you download & install Ubuntu Server - rather then the usual Desktop there should be an option on installation to install as a LAMP server (LAMP being Linux, Apache (Webserver), Mysql & PHP (or sometimes Perl or Pyton). This is by far the easiest way in my experience.

Failing this I found that installing XAMPP was a easy way for people that knew nothing about LAMP to install.
In this case X replaces L because it can also be installed on windows!

sudo apt-get install lamp-server^

If I seen anyone attempt to install xampp in the workplace, I may have to shoot them.

actually just to be clear apache tomcat is different from apache httpd. (apache httpd is what comes bundled with xamp and lamp)

"If you want Proteios SE to be installed under directory $CATALINA_HOME/webapps/proteios/, simply set $CATALINA_BASE to the same value as $CATALINA_HOME."

I don't believe you need this feature. You can ignore / disable it.

The software is specific for proteomic mass spectrometry data storage and analysis which is something I do know about, but setting it up is something I am having a lot of difficulty with.

Is this something that is required for your mass spectrometry?