How does Tomcat locate webapps directory? Where is this location set? Is it a relative directory?
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How does Tomcat locate webapps directory? Where is this location set? Is it a relative directory?
It can be changed in the
$CATALINA_BASE/conf/server.xmlin the<Host />element.See the Tomcat documentation, specifically the section in regards to the Host container:
Tomcat 6 Configuration
Tomcat 7 Configuration
Tomcat 8 Configuration
Tomcat 9 Configuration
Tomcat 10 Configuration
The default is
webappsrelative to the$CATALINA_BASE. An absolute pathname can be used.