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Anonymous
March 3, 2011
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Re: Built-In Web Server Configuration vs Third-Party Web Server?

  • March 3, 2011
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Hi Guys,

I am new to Coldfusion and I plan on setting it up within a Windows based environment for development purposes, I will eventually upload my files to a shared hosting service..

Could I get a pros vs cons comparison of configuring Coldfusion using the Built-In Web Server vs a Third-Party Webserver such as Apache?

My initial feeling is if I could keep the installation simple by using the self contained Built-In Web Server then why wouldn't I do that?  I'm guessing there must be more to it.  Please explain!

Thanks in advance!

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    Dave WattsCommunity Expert
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    March 4, 2011

    The built-in web server is sufficient for local CF development. It's what I use nowadays.

    If you have web server-specific implementation details as part of your application, like URL rewriting, you'll want to use whatever web server will be used in production.

    Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software

    http://www.figleaf.com/

    http://training.figleaf.com/

    Dave Watts, Eidolon LLC
    pete_freitag
    pete_freitag
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    March 4, 2011

    The built in web server does work great for development purposes, so if that suits your needs then go for it, you can always add a third party web server later if you need to by running the wsconfig tool.

    Two reasons you might want to use Apache are:

    1) You want to develop multiple virtual hosts (multiple web sites)

    2) You want to have a web server that mirrors your production web server

    Good luck with ColdFusion!

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    ectobuilder
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    March 4, 2011

    Thanks for your reply guys,

    If I intend to use some kind of SQL-based data management system, would this change your recommendation for a Built-in Server configuration vs Third Party Web Server?

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    Dave WattsCommunity Expert
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    March 5, 2011

    No, that would make no difference to me.

    Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software

    http://www.figleaf.com/

    http://training.figleaf.com/

    Dave Watts, Eidolon LLC
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