Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release)

Electronic versions of all documents are available and accessible online at ColdFusion Help and Support. However, printed documentation is not available with Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release).

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ColdFusion is built on top of the Java stack. It is a powerful application server that you can use to rapidly build Java EE–based web applications. Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) offers tight integration with Java, so it is straightforward to invoke Java from ColdFusion and vice versa. For more information about the Java integration, see the  ColdFusion Help and Support. 

The ColdFusion runtime environment is a Java application that takes advantage of many powerful services in the Java EE platform to connect to databases, manage security, and process application requests. When Adobe ColdFusion Enterprise (2016 release)is installed in the Java EE configuration on top of a Java application server, it uses the server’s Java EE infrastructure to execute ColdFusion applications as pure Java bytecode. Developers can then continue to develop and deploy ColdFusion pages while easily managing ColdFusion server settings using the ColdFusion Administrator.

The steps to install Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) are similar to those for ColdFusion 11 (except in the case of installing the multiserver configuration). For details, see the ColdFusion installation guide. The ColdFusion installer does not support multiserver installations. Instead, you install a server configuration and then create multiple instances and clusters using instance manager in the ColdFusion Administrator. Get more information on Configuring and Administering Adobe ColdFusion here.

There are changes in the directory structure, connector configuration, and some other areas. See ColdFusion home for more details. 

Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) supports IBM® WebSphere, Oracle® WebLogic, Apache Tomcat, and JBoss. For details, see the systems support matrix.

Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) supports most major databases, including Apache Derby, Microsoft SQL Server, MY SQL, and PostgreSQL. For a complete list of supported databases, see the systems support matrix.

Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) supports most major web servers, including IIS, Apache, and Sun™. For a complete list of supported web servers, see the systems support matrix.

Yes.Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) can run as a 64-bit application on the 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows, Sun Solaris, Linux, and Mac OS. For details about supported platforms, see the ColdFusion system requirements. 

A 64-bit computer architecture can provide higher performance than a 32-bit architecture by handling more information in the same clock cycle. In addition to performance, an application can use a significantly larger memory space—32-bit computing architectures can address approximately 4GB of memory, while 64-bit computing architectures can address 16GB. Memory-intensive operations, such as reading in large files or returning large data sets, operate more efficiently. Applications that require more memory and execute more computations perform better on 64-bit systems.

Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) is available for purchase online from the Adobe Store and through our network of partners and resellers.

You can buy the standard edition here.

You may be eligible for a free upgrade to Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release).

Holders of current ColdFusion subscriptions/maintenance should have received an email or letter with appropriate instructions. If you did not receive an email or letter, contact Customer Service and include your ColdFusion serial number in your request.

No. Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) uses CFML to build applications. ColdFusion makes it possible to take advantage of the power of Java application servers without learning complex technologies, such as the Java language, JavaServer Pages (JSP), Java servlets, or Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB). Of course, if you are already using Java, ColdFusion can use virtually any existing Java libraries or classes because it is compiled straight to Java Virtual Machine bytecode, just like Java source code.

Yes. You can use ColdFusion to call local or remote Microsoft .NET assembly classes as CFML objects. ColdFusion applications can use .NET assemblies to directly access and control Microsoft products (such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint), use existing .NET components, or use .NET assemblies that you create to leverage features that are difficult to use or not available in ColdFusion or Java.

Adobe ColdFusion Builder, an Eclipse-based IDE deeply integrated with ColdFusion server, is the ideal tool to build ColdFusion applications. ColdFusion Builder provides a unified, customizable, and extensible development environment to code applications, manage servers, and deploy projects. Adobe ColdFusion Builder (2016 release), the latest release, integrates tightly with the ColdFusion server. It supports new CFML constructs and lets you benefit from bug fixes and features, such as an Eclipse upgrade and server manager enhancements. ColdFusion pages are simple text files, just like HTML pages, so you can develop them with any text editor.

Complimentary Adobe ColdFusion Standard is available to all eligible education customers for learning purposes only, not for production purposes. Students, faculty, and staff can get serial numbers to activate downloadable trial versions by sending a mail to this address. Attach a copy of your student ID, faculty ID, or employee ID, or a letter on institutional letterhead proving your current affiliation. When validated, you are emailed a complimentary educational serial number for Adobe ColdFusion Standard. It can take up to two weeks after your request to receive the serial number.

One of the following documents must be uploaded during registration to prove eligibility:

• Student ID showing current enrollment
• Faculty ID showing current employment
• Employee ID showing current employment
• Statement on educational institution letterhead confirming student, employee, or faculty    member status

Scanned copies must be formatted as a GIF or PDF file.

You can submit a single request by mailing this address for up to 30 education serial numbers for student lab learning purposes.

Yes. Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) for education is available for purchase. The paid version of Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) for education does not have the restriction that it must be used only for learning purposes.

No. Platinum Maintenance and Support and Upgrade Plans are only available for purchase to customers who have a paid license for Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release).

Complimentary installation support is available. Developer or Technical Support plans for issues beyond installation support are available for purchase. Visit the U.S. Adobe support programs page http://www.adobe.com/support/programs or the U.K. Adobe support programs page http://www.adobe.com/uk/support/programs/ for additional information.

ColdFusion MX 7, 8, 9, and 10 easily migrate to Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release). For details on migrating to Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release), contact ColdFusion support.

Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) is available for purchase online from the Adobe Store and through our network of partners and resellers. View Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) purchasing information.

Adobe ColdFusion (2016 release) is sold in two editions: Standard Edition costs US$1,499 per two CPUs, and Enterprise Edition costs US$8,499 per two CPUs. ColdFusion can also be used for development at no cost with the complimentary Developer Edition, a full-featured server for development use only.

Adobe ColdFusion Enterprise (2016 release) is the solution for delivering high-performing websites and applications in a clustered or virtualized environment. Additionally, it provides deep insight into the performance of your websites and applications. Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) is the solution for delivering a robust website with moderate volumes of traffic on a single server. Some features are available only with Adobe ColdFusion Enterprise (2016 release) , and some features in Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) are limited by performance through one shared simultaneous request. To learn more about the product editions, visit the product editions page.

Special upgrade pricing is available to those customers who have a valid ColdFusion 11 license. Customers running ColdFusion 10 or earlier are not eligible for upgrade pricing.

To upgrade to ColdFusion (2016 release) Enterprise, see http://www.adobe.com/products/coldfusion-enterprise/buying-guide.html

To upgrade to ColdFusion (2016 release) Standard, see http://www.adobe.com/products/coldfusion-standard/buying-guide.html

Customers running ColdFusion 9 or earlier are not eligible for upgrade pricing.

You might be eligible for a complimentary upgrade to Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release). To find out more, submit your request via the web.

If you have a current ColdFusion subscription or maintenance plan, you should have received an email or letter with instructions. If you did not, contact Customer Service and include your ColdFusion serial number in your request.

Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) is available for free to all eligible education customers for learning purposes only and not for production purposes. Students, faculty, and staff can get serial numbers to activate downloadable trial versions by registering by sending a mail to this address. During registration, you will be prompted to upload a copy of your student ID, faculty ID, or employee ID, or you can upload a letter on institutional letterhead proving your current affiliation with an educational institution. Once validated, you will be emailed a free educational serial number for Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release). It may take up to two weeks after the request for you to receive the serial number.

Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release), used with Adobe ColdFusion Builder (2016 release),* provides end-to-end support for mobile application development. ColdFusion developers can leverage their existing CFML skills to develop, test, debug, and deploy mobile apps as well as browser-based mobile web applications.

Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) and earlier versions can also be used as a back end for mobile applications.

* Adobe ColdFusion Builder (2016 release) is bundled with Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release). It can also be purchased separately. 

By making CFML available on the client side also, Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) enables easier access to server functionalities and device APIs, client-side database integration, and a custom tag framework for building reusable UI components. This facilitates mobile application development.

Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) lets you inspect or test and modify the look and feel of mobile applications across multiple devices. This is accomplished using built-in Weinre integration.

Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) provides a unique solution to inspect or test installed apps as well as web applications on mobile devices.

Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release), used with Adobe ColdFusion Builder (2016 release),* provides a unique solution for debugging installed apps and web applications. Remotely connect the mobile device to ColdFusion Builder and simulate actual usage on the device by stepping through application code.

* Adobe ColdFusion Builder (2016 release) is bundled withAdobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release). It can also be purchased separately. 

Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release), used with Adobe ColdFusion Builder (2016 release), offers built-in integration with Adobe PhoneGap Build to convert CFML-based web applications to installed apps that run on iOS and Android devices.

Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) supports iOS and Android.

Adobe ColdFusion Standard (2016 release) provides a custom tag framework on the client side to create reusable UI components, which can be used for mobile application development.