Apache Tomcat Hosting
Deploy your Java web applications on the world's most popular servlet container. Optimized for speed, security, and reliability on European NVMe infrastructure.
Why Tomcat Hosting on JavaHost?
Apache Tomcat is the most widely used Java servlet container in the world. It implements the Java Servlet, JavaServer Pages (JSP), and WebSocket specifications, making it the ideal choice for lightweight Java web applications, REST APIs, and microservices.
On JavaHost, we've pre-tuned Tomcat for maximum performance on NVMe SSDs with dedicated JVM resources. Deploy your WAR file and you're live in under 60 seconds — no server config, no DevOps headaches.
- Tomcat 9, 10.1, and 11 supported
- JDK 8, 11, 17, and 21 (LTS)
- Automatic WAR deployment via dashboard or SSH
- Pre-configured JVM memory tuning
- Free SSL with automatic renewal
- HTTP/2 and WebSocket support
- Full SSH access to server.xml, context.xml, web.xml
- Daily automatic backups
⚡ Fast Deploy
Upload WAR → auto-deployed. No config files to edit.
🔒 Secure by Default
Hardened Tomcat config, DDoS protection, free SSL.
📊 Full Control
SSH access, logs, JVM tuning, custom server.xml.
🛠️ Expert Support
Real Tomcat experts available 24/7 to help you.
Technical Specifications
| Tomcat Versions | 9.x, 10.1.x, 11.x |
|---|---|
| Java Versions | JDK 8, 11, 17, 21 (LTS) |
| Protocols | HTTP/1.1, HTTP/2, WebSocket, AJP |
| Deployment Formats | WAR, exploded WAR, context.xml |
| Storage | NVMe SSD (10 GB – 150 GB) |
| Memory | 1 GB – 8 GB dedicated JVM heap |
| SSL | Free Let's Encrypt, auto-renewal |
| Connector | NIO2, APR (native), HTTP/2 |
| Access | SSH, SFTP, Git, Web Dashboard |
| Backups | Daily automatic + manual snapshots |
What's Included with Tomcat Hosting
🌐 Servlet & JSP
Full Servlet 6.0 and JSP 3.1 implementation for classic Java web apps.
🔌 WebSocket Support
Jakarta WebSocket for real-time bidirectional communication.
🔐 Security Realms
JDBC, LDAP, and MemoryRealm support for app authentication.
📊 Access Logs
Full access logs, catalina.out, and error logs available via SSH.
🎛️ Manager App
Tomcat Manager for deploying and monitoring apps via browser.
🚀 HTTP/2 Push
Modern HTTP/2 protocol for faster page loads.
⚙️ JVM Tuning
Pre-tuned G1GC or ZGC garbage collectors for low latency.
🔧 Custom server.xml
Full control over connectors, valves, and realms.
Ideal for Tomcat
Spring Boot Apps
Deploy Spring Boot WAR files with embedded or external Tomcat.
REST APIs
Build high-performance REST APIs with JAX-RS or Spring MVC.
Traditional JSP Apps
Legacy JSP and Servlet applications run perfectly on modern Tomcat.
Microservices
Lightweight per-service Tomcat instances with isolated JVMs.
GraphQL APIs
Run GraphQL Java servers on Tomcat with WebSocket subscriptions.
Static + Dynamic Sites
Serve static assets and dynamic JSP/Servlet content together.
How to Deploy in 3 Steps
| Step 1 | Sign up and choose your Tomcat plan (JDK 8/11/17/21) |
|---|---|
| Step 2 | Upload your WAR file via dashboard, SSH, or Git |
| Step 3 | Point your domain, SSL is auto-configured. You're live! |
💡 Prefer the command line? Our CLI tool lets you deploy with a single command: javahost deploy myapp.war
Tomcat vs. Other Java Servers
| Feature | Tomcat | WildFly | Payara |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | ~15 MB | ~200 MB | ~200 MB |
| Startup Time | ⚡ Very Fast | Medium | Medium |
| Jakarta EE Full | ❌ Servlet only | ✅ Full | ✅ Full |
| EJB / JMS | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Best For | Web apps, APIs | Enterprise monoliths | Cloud-native EE |
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