NetBeans IDE
NetBeans IDE
This tutorial refers to the directory where you install the Application Server as as-install. For
example, the default installation directory on Microsoft Windows is C:\Sun\AppServer, so
as-install is C:\Sun\AppServer.
After you install the Application Server, add the following directories to your PATH to avoid
having to specify the full path when you use commands:
as-install/bin
as-install/lib/ant/bin
NetBeans IDE
The NetBeans integrated development environment (IDE) is a free, open-source IDE for
developing Java applications, including enterprise applications. NetBeans IDE supports the Java
EE 5 platform. You can build, package, deploy, and run the tutorial examples from within
NetBeans IDE.
You can download NetBeans IDE from
The current version of NetBeans IDE is 5.5.1. Along with the IDE, you will need to install
Hotfixes needed for Java EE components.
To install the NetBeans IDE 5.5.1 Hotfixes, perform these steps:
1. Download and install NetBeans IDE 5.5.1 FCS, then start the IDE.
2. In NetBeans IDE, Select Tools
Update Center.
The Update Center Wizard opens.
3. Select the Check the Web for Available Updates and New Modules radio button.
4. In the Select Update Center(s) to connect panel, select Netbeans Hotfix Update Center.
5. If necessary, click the Proxy Configuration button and configure the proxy settings to allow
you to connect to the Update Center.
6. Click Next to connect to the Update Center server.
7. In the Available Updates and New Modules panel, select NetBeans Hotfix Update Center
and click Add.
Two modules appear in the Include in Install panel.
8. Click Next.
9. Read and accept the License Agreement.
The modules you selected are downloaded and the digital signatures are checked and
verified.
10. Click Next.
11. Click Finish.
Required Software
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