How to Add a Server to Netbeans

NetBeans is a flexible Integrated Development Environment, or IDE, that offers developers the option of writing applications in a number of programming languages, including Java, C/C++ and PHP. For database development, NetBeans provides bundled drivers for external database servers as part of the basic download. These allow you to connect to external Oracle and MySQL servers. To integrate a server with your current IDE installation, add the native Glassfish server in a few simple steps.

Things You'll Need

• NetBeans IDE 7.0 or later

Instructions

1. Click “Tools” on the NetBeans main menu bar.

2. Click “Servers” on the drop-down menu.

3. Click the “Add Server” button in the lower left corner of the Servers window.

4. Click “GlassFish Server” in the popup window.

5. Click the “Next” button.

6. Accept the default installation location for the GlassFish server or enter a new path in the text entry box.

7. Click the check box to accept the licensing agreement. Click the “Download Now” button. Wait for the download to complete.

8. Click the “Next” button at the bottom of the Add Server Instance window to complete the installation process.

Tips & Warnings

• The GlassFish server uses port 8080 by default. Oracle uses this as the default port as well. Choose a different port for your GlassFish installation if you need to keep both server connections open for development.

References

• NetBeans: Connecting to Oracle Database From NetBeans IDE 7.0