w3compiler optimizes CFM pages exceptionally well due to the tag-oriented approach of the ColdFusion scripting language. Optimizations are limited to white space removal and comments removal, but file size savings from these can be significant.

Without a doubt, the most commonly asked question about ColdFusion is "What the heck is it?" This, then, is the logical starting place for FAQs on the subject:

ColdFusion can be used at just about every level from departmental intranets to large scale enterprises. Easy to use tools make it a natural for new programmers, while advanced features are well-suited to development of complex Web applications. While ColdFusion is most commonly used by development teams, a single-user edition of CF Server is included with the Studio package to accommodate the individual programmer.

Start at http://www.forta.com/books, the "ColdFusion Web Application Construction Kit" is the book used by most ColdFusion developers. If you need a quick introduction to SQL take a look at "Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 10 Minutes".

That depends on the specific version and platform. Full requirements specifications can be found at http://www.macromedia.com/software/coldfusion/productinfo/system_reqs/. ColdFusion itself is not a Web Server, it does not respond to inbound HTTP requests and does not communicate with client browsers. As such, ColdFusion does require that a Web Server be installed and running.

Unfortunately, due to the incompatibility of Linux based servers housing ColdFusion, we do not support this software.

If you do not have ColdFusion? on your server, we are pleased to offer our clients the Aff_Manager Hosting Service.. This will allow you to run Aff_Manager from our servers and all you need to do is integrate a few lines of code into your web pages. This service costs $397 for the software, a one-time $197 setup fee, and $19.95 per month. Your setup fee includes the setup of the software on our servers and integration into one (1) back-end payment solution.

Yes. The following tags are disabled. CFContent, CFDirectory, CFExecute, CFFile, CFFtp, CFHTTP, CFObject, CFPOP, CFRegistry

If you're not specifically in the market for ColdFusion hosting, a Unix plan is probably what you're after. Don't let the name "Unix" scare you. From the perspective of somebody designing and uploading Web pages, you won't be able to tell a difference. Unix is known for providing the most stable, high-performance hosting platform available.

Yes. We specialize in Colfusion hosting. We have nine years of experience working with Coldfusion. Our servers have ColdFusion MX 7 Enterprise installed.

Output the server variables with this <cfoutput> server.ColdFusion.ProductLevel = #server.ColdFusion.ProductLevel#<bR> server.ColdFusion.ProductName = #server.ColdFusion.ProductName#<bR> server.ColdFusion.ProductVersion = #server.ColdFusion.ProductVersion#<bR> server.ColdFusion.SerialNumber = #server.ColdFusion.SerialNumber#<bR> server.ColdFusion.SupportedLocales = #server.ColdFusion.SupportedLocales#<bR> server.OS.AdditionalInformation = #server.OS.

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CFContent, CFDirectory, CFFile, CFObject & CFRegistry are disabled as security precautions. We will not enable these tags, so please do not request that we do. If you have questions, please create a support ticket at our HelpDesk Please note that we do not support Verity Collections for database indexing.

We disable CFEXEC and CDADMINSECURITY tags only. Other tags are subject to being disabled if we detect abuse of those tags.

ColdFusion works with ODBC-compliant databases. With NetNation's ColdFusion plans, you can use a Microsoft FoxPro, Microsoft Access or Microsoft SQL Server database. ColdFusion supports both DSN and DSN-less connections.

You need two things: 1) a ColdFusion server to run your applications, you may either use an ISP who offers ColdFusion hosting or install your own server, and you may even install a local copy of ColdFusion for development at no cost whatsoever. 2) You also need an editing environment. Your best bet is to use Dreamweaver MX, but any text editor may be used.

If you want to experiment with ColdFusion, your best bet is to use the Developer Edition (it even has an integrated Web server to help you get up and running quickly and easily). However, you cannot deploy applications using the Developer Edition - you'll need a full version of ColdFusion, and you have two choices: ColdFusion MX Standard is the entry-level version of ColdFusion, or ColdFusion MX Enterprise (which can be installed standalone or as a Java application on top of a J2EE server).