Tomcat

Lesson in the DevOps Roadmap · Stage 8: Networking & Protocols

Last updated 14 September 2026

What is Tomcat?

Apache Tomcat is an open-source web server and servlet container that implements Java Servlet, JavaServer Pages (JSP), and Java Expression Language (EL) specifications. It is widely used to deploy and manage Java-based web applications. Tomcat provides a robust platform for running Java web applications with features like request handling, session management, and resource pooling. It is known for its performance, scalability, and ease of integration with other Java technologies, making it a popular choice for developers seeking to run Java applications in a production environment.

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Is this Tomcat tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 41 of 137 in the free DevOps roadmap, in stage 8, Networking & Protocols. If you are new to DevOps, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.