Thank you for the reply. I am trying to set in web.xml using: <env-entry> <env-entry-name>MY_ENV_VAR</env-entry-name> <env-entry-value>C:/config/one.xml</env-entry-value> <env-entry-type>java.lang.String</env-entry-type> </env-entry>
I am placing this right above the </web-app> ending tag. My environment variable is not being set. I check this by printing out all the environment variables from my webapp: ... ... Map env = System.getenv(); Iterator it = new TreeSet(env.keySet()).iterator(); ... .... Any clues as to why my <env-entry> is not taking effect? Thanks, -----Original Message----- From: Lutz Zetzsche [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 2:01 PM To: Tomcat Users List Subject: Re: Setting an environment variable in tomcat 5.5 service? Hi Mufaddal, Am Dienstag, 10. Mai 2005 21:33 schrieb Mufaddal Khumri: > I have Tomcat 5.5 running as a service on Windows XP. Where in Tomcat > can I set an environment variable? > > I can set an environment variable by going to Control Panel -> System > -> Advanced -> Environment variables, but I want to do it in > Catalina.sh or equivalent. > > In my Tomcat/bin folder I have got: bootstrap.jar, > commons-logging-api.jar, tomcat5.exe, tomcat5w.exe. I do not see a > Catalina.sh or equivalent. You have different options where to set environment variables. Choosing the right place for your variable declaration depends on your intention. You can set environment variables here: 1. In $CATALINA_HOME/conf/server.xml, using the Environment element nested inside the GlobalNamingResources element: http://jakarta.apache.org/tomcat/tomcat-5.5-doc/config/globalresources.h tml 2. In context files in different places, i.e. $CATALINA_HOME/conf/context.xml or $CATALINA_HOME/conf/[enginename]/[hostname]/[webappname].xml, using the Environment element nested inside the Context element: http://jakarta.apache.org/tomcat/tomcat-5.5-doc/config/context.html#Envi ronment%20Entries 3. In $CATALINA_HOME/webapps/[webappname]/WEB-INF/web.xml, like demonstrated here: http://jakarta.apache.org/tomcat/tomcat-5.5-doc/config/context.html#Envi ronment%20Entries Best wishes Lutz --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. Finally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. Consult your physician prior to the use of any medical supplies or product. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]