Overview
In this tutorial, we will learn the steps involved to Install JBoss Tools in Eclipse IDE. We can install the tools using Eclipse Marketplace or from the repository URL. The tools suite provide support to JBoss and Related technologies like JBoss/Wildfly and Red Hat EAP, Hibernate, Docker Containers, OpenShift, etc
Environment
Prerequisites and environment used in the tutorial.
- JBoss Tools 4.x Stable version
- JDK
https://www.testingdocs.com/install-oracle-jdk-on-ubuntu-linux/
- Eclipse IDE on Ubuntu. This tutorial uses Eclipse on IDE to showcase the install process. The software can also be installed on Windows operating system as well.
https://www.testingdocs.com/install-eclipse-on-ubuntu-linux/
Features
Some of the Features of the Software are:
- Server tools
- Docker Tools
- Hibernate Tools
- OpenShift Tools
- Maven Tools and much more.
Steps to Install
Launch Eclipse >> Help >> Eclipse Marketplace…
Search for JBoss Tools in the marketplace.
Select JBoss Tools <version> from Red Hat, Inc and click on the Install button.
Choose the Features to install and click on Confirm button to install the tools.
Accept the license agreement of the software and Click on the Finish button.
The software would download and install and might take sometime depending on the network and the set of features chosen to install.
Once prompted, to complete the install restart the Eclipse IDE. That’s it.
Server Tools
Server tools allows use to create Server runtime from within Eclipse. Easy access to common server tasks like starting, stopping the server, deploying applications on to the server, etc.
Full featured list of the tools can be found on the official website. For more information on the Software: