Built-In Web Server Configuration vs Third-Party Web Server?

[Guest]

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!

[pete_freitag]

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!

[ectobuilder]

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?

[Dave Watts]

No, that would make no difference to me.

Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software

http://www.figleaf.com/

http://training.figleaf.com/

[Dave Watts]

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/