Webserver Labs - Apache Tomcat - 01

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#1

Trying to install tomcat in the /opt directory… I cd’d into the correct directory and used “sudo curl” with the correct url to download the appropriate tar.gz file but when using the following command I can’t seem to unzip the file… also tried gunzip but that didn’t work either… not sure what I’m doing wrong.

thor@host01 /opt$ sudo tar -xvf apache-tomcat-8.5.53.tar.gz
tar: This does not look like a tar archive

gzip: stdin: not in gzip format
tar: Child returned status 1
tar: Error is not recoverable: exiting now

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#3

Downloaded the official v8 Tomcat release from the official website which is slightly different from above. I’m able to unpack the tar file but still can’t get through the lab

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#4

Tried to install via yum but can’t find the package

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#5

Also tried installing wget via yum and then using the command:

wget https://downloads.apache.org/tomcat/tomcat-8/v8.5.53/bin/apache-tomcat-8.5.53.tar.gz

…but that didn’t work either

#6

Same problem occured with me, researching now

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#7

So I found the problem:
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Apache deleted 8.5.53 version from ftp. and there is no valid file when you trying to download. ( i do not know, emulator showing there is a file as downloading but it is damaged file or something else)

I checked ftp, there is 8.5.54 version, I downloaded it and renamed folder name from 8.5.53 to 8.5.54 and passed this step :slight_smile:
Mr Mumshad, please update the Lab for newer versions.

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#8

Same issue and when we visit the website the page is not available on apache tomcat i guess they have removed the older version.

#9

Hi Dears,

We are investigating on it and will keep you updated as soon as possible .

We are sorry for any inconvenience.

#11

I was also stuck but it worked out for me, i used v8.5.56
Thanks everyone

#12

Guys this is the latest link to download tomcat:
https://downloads.apache.org/tomcat/tomcat-8/v8.5.66/bin/apache-tomcat-8.5.66.tar.gz
Run below commands to pass this lab:

cd /opt/
sudo curl -O https://downloads.apache.org/tomcat/tomcat-8/v8.5.66/bin/apache-tomcat-8.5.66.tar.gz
sudo mv apache-tomcat-8.5.66 apache-tomcat-8.5.54

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#13

Hello @multiverse @mmumshad ,
I have tried this now…it doesn’t work for me. It should work but i don’t know why it doesn’t working

#14

Hi Rachit, I have specifically entered how to do it. If you still don’t know how to do it kindly provide me anydesk id and I will let you know how to do it.

#15

Hello,
Yeah TeamViewer will will be great option…I have some doubts that will get cleared.
I will send id soon…little bit busy now.

Will connect definitely.

Thanks

#16

Hello multiverse,
Can we connect today.
I am from India(will connect at 9PM)
If possible please revert back.

Thanks

#17

The sudo tar -xvf apache-tomcat-8.5.69.tar.gz command doesn’t work.

The error is
tar: This does not look like a tar archive

gzip: stdin: not in gzip format
tar: Child returned status 1
tar: Error is not recoverable: exiting now

How to solve this?

#18

Hello @Don-Wilson-Obido,
Kindly check the steps in the attached gif.

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