Tomcat是一个免费的开源的Serlvet容器，它是Apache基金会的Jakarta项目中的一个核心项目，由Apache，Sun和其它一些公司及个人共同开发而成。由于有了Sun的参与和支持，最新的Servlet和Jsp规范总能在Tomcat中得到体现。

Tomcat是稳固的独立的Web服务器与Servlet Container，不过，其Web服务器的功能则不如许多更健全的Web服务器完整，如Apache Web服务器（举例来说，Tomcat没有大量的选择性模块）。不过，Tomcat是自由的开源软件，而且有许多高手致力于其发展。

-Tomcat is a free open source Serlvet container, which is the Apache Foundation' s Jakarta project, a core project, from Apache, Sun and other companies and individuals formed to jointly develop. Thanks to the participation and support of Sun, the latest Servlet and Jsp specification can always be reflected in the Tomcat. Tomcat is a solid stand-alone Web server and Servlet Container, but the Web server' s capabilities are not as good as many of the more robust Web server, complete, such as the Apache Web server (for example, Tomcat is not a large number of optional modules). However, Tomcat is a free open source software, and there are many expert is committed to its development.