• download netbeans 6.5.1 http://www.netbeans.org/downloads/
  Select java download (this includes Apache Tomcat 6.0.18)
• Run the installer
  Select customize and include Tomcat 6.0.18 in the installation applications

• Once installed open netbeans IDE. This should be an icon on your desktop

• Go To Tools -> Plugins
  Check Maven2 and install

• To create a new Project:  GoTo File -> NewProjects -> Select Maven then click "Next"

Fill in the box with values displayed below:

• Select Maven Archetype under Steps
  Select "Custom Archetype - org-glast-maven-war-archetype then click "Next"

• Fill in ProjectName and location, Group Id and Package then click 'Next"

• Set up netbeans jdbc as explained https://confluence.slac.stanford.edu/display/JAVA/Glast+Java+Development+Tutorial

• Right click on project name and select "run"