GlassFish is an open-source application server that supports the deployment of Java-based applications. It is known for its flexibility and scalability, making it ideal for running enterprise-level applications. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install the GlassFish JAVA Application Server on Ubuntu 22.04.
Step 1: Update Your System
Before installing GlassFish, update your system to ensure that all packages are up-to-date:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Step 2: Install Java
GlassFish requires Java to run. You can install OpenJDK 11, which is the recommended version for GlassFish, with the following command:
sudo apt install openjdk-11-jdk
Verify the Java installation by checking the Java version:
java -version
Step 3: Download GlassFish
Next, download the latest version of GlassFish. Go to the official GlassFish download page and get the download link for the latest version. Then use wget
to download it:
wget https://download.oracle.com/glassfish/6.2.5/release/glassfish-6.2.5.zip
Step 4: Install Unzip and Extract GlassFish
Install the unzip
utility if you don't have it already:
sudo apt install unzip
Now, extract the downloaded GlassFish zip file:
unzip glassfish-6.2.5.zip
Move the extracted directory to /opt
:
sudo mv glassfish5 /opt/glassfish
Step 5: Start GlassFish Server
GlassFish provides scripts to start and stop the server. Navigate to the GlassFish bin
directory:
cd /opt/glassfish/bin
Start the GlassFish server with the following command:
sudo ./asadmin start-domain
Step 6: Access the GlassFish Admin Console
Once the server is started, you can access the GlassFish Admin Console by opening your browser and navigating to:
http://your_server_ip:4848
The default login username is admin
, and there is no password initially. You will be prompted to set a new password during the first login.
Step 7: Enable GlassFish to Start at Boot
To ensure GlassFish starts automatically at boot, create a systemd service file:
sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/glassfish.service
Add the following content to the file:
[Unit]
Description=GlassFish Server
After=network.target
[Service]
Type=forking
ExecStart=/opt/glassfish/bin/asadmin start-domain
ExecStop=/opt/glassfish/bin/asadmin stop-domain
User=root
Restart=on-failure
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
Save the file, then reload systemd to apply the changes:
sudo systemctl daemon-reload
Enable GlassFish to start at boot:
sudo systemctl enable glassfish
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed the GlassFish JAVA Application Server on Ubuntu 22.04. GlassFish is now ready to deploy your Java-based applications.
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