Hi Alexander, thanks :)
I think this is exactly the kind of thing I was looking for. Didn't realize I can do this in web.xml, I will give this a go! I found a bit more info on how to do this here: http://www.velocityreviews.com/forums/t144344-tomcat-50-setting-system-properties-for-an-application.html after following your lead. Cheers, Ravish On Sat, Aug 9, 2008 at 1:16 AM, Alexander Ramos Jardim < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > you can configure its home dir at web.xml > > 2008/8/8 Ravish Bhagdev <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Hi, > > > > This may be a naive question but do we really need to have solr.solr.home > > variable for solr installation? It is a bit annoying modifying tomcat > > settings in automated install. If I create a packaged application, how > do > > I > > ensure a normal user would be able to install it without having to modify > > tomcat batch or shell files (or service settings in case of msi > installer)? > > If not possible what will be the easiest way to automate the process > (cross > > platform)? > > > > Also, is it possible to run solr without needing to host it in a http > > container? Why do we need webapp to index or query?? > > > > Ravi > > > > > > -- > Alexander Ramos Jardim >