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@@ -915,7 +915,11 @@ Accessiable only through 3-45 Powershell using credentials reus
Notes: |
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+The jvm's `java.security.egd` variable should be set to `/dev/urandom`,
+otherwise the tomcat service can take a very long time to start. Set this by
+editing `/usr/tomcat/bin/catalina.sh` and modifying the `JAVA_OPTS` vairable.
+See https://jfrog.com/knowledge-base/tomcat-takes-forever-to-start-what-can-i-do/
+for more details. |