- 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"
- Right click on project name and select "run"