Start Tomcat using any one of these methods:

  • From the Apache Tomcat 6 Properties window:
    1. Select Start > Apache Tomcat 6.0 > Configure Tomcat to open the window.
    2. Click the General tab.
    3. On the General page, click the Start button to start Tomcat.
  • Using the Windows run command:
    1. Select Start > Run.
    2. In the Run box, type cmd, then click OK.
    3. At the new command prompt, start Tomcat by typing
      net start tomcat6

      then press Enter.

      When you need to stop Tomcat, type
      net stop tomcat6

      then press Enter.

  • Via the Windows Services Microsoft Management Console (MMC), if you are familiar with it.