What configuration option determines whether the Tomcat server uses a separate instance or the instance from the Tomcat installation?
In WTP 1.5.x, the Run modules directly from the workspace (do not modify the Tomcat installation) check box of the server editor controls this option. It is found in the General section of the Overview page. If checked, a separate instance is used. If not checked, the instance from the Tomcat installation is used. The default is checked. It is best to change this option immediately after creating the server, or at least while no projects have been added to the server. In WTP 2.0.x and later, the Server Locations section has been added to the server editor to provide improved control over this configuration issue. Choosing the Use workspace metadata (does not modify Tomcat installation) will use a separate instance and is equivalent to enabling WTP 1.5’s Run modules directly… check box. In addition, the Server Path field displays the location of this separate instance relative to your workspace. A separate instance is also created if you choose Use custom location (does not modify Tom
