Can't Set Tomcat As Server For a Project

Question

I've downloaded the latest Netbeans, 6.8 to be precise, then I got the download thats packaged with Tomcat and created a blank Java web application. Right Clicked > Properties > Run, but I can't see any servers in the Server drop down list.

Tomcat is running, I can verify that by seeing the tomcat manager on http://localhost:8080. I have tried adding and removing servers under Tools > Servers, but this still doesn't work.

How can I correct this?

Answer 1

I suggest you to read Understanding Netbeans 6.1 and Tomcat 6.0 configuration, it's very good to you to see this, because you will understand the Tomcat configuration and will solve your problem by your self ;)

Answer 2

Tried installing tomcat separately, that didn't seem to work, neither did installing glassfish. I just could not get them to show up under the "run" configuration window

I did the following :

1. uninstalled 6.8 beta
2. Installed 6.7.1, exact same bundle (netbeans+tomcat). Worked first time

Sorry, but I'm putting it down to either an issue with 6.8 beta, or the installation itself