Chapter 4: Web Server Management; Understanding Web Servers In Coldfusion Mx - MACROMEDIA COLDFUSION MX 61 - CONFIGURING AND ADMINISTERING COLDFUSION MX Manual

This chapter discusses connecting ColdFusion MX to the built-in web server and to external web
servers, such as Apache, IIS, and SunONE Web Server (formerly known as iPlanet). It explores
common scenarios, security, multi-hosting, and other issues that you might find helpful.
The discussions in this chapter apply when running ColdFusion MX in the server configuration;
they do not apply when running ColdFusion MX in the J2EE configuration. However, certain
discussions may apply when running ColdFusion MX as an EAR or WAR on JRun 4.
Additionally, some J2EE application servers include web server plug-ins that provide similar
functionality.
Contents
Understanding web servers in ColdFusion MX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Using the built-in web server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Using an external web server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Web server configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Advanced configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Understanding web servers in ColdFusion MX

The web server is a critical component in your ColdFusion MX environment and understanding
how ColdFusion interacts with web servers can help you administer your site. ColdFusion MX
provides the following options with regard to web servers:
•
Built-in web server
but not intended for use in production applications. For more information, see
built-in web server" on page
•
External web server
ColdFusion pages from an external web server to ColdFusion MX. For more information, see
"Using an external web server" on page
Web Server Management
Lightweight, all-Java, HTTP 1.0 web server. Suitable for development
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Customized web server connector module that forwards requests for
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