Overview of basic configuration

After you install ColdFusion Server, perform a few basic configuration tasks in the Administrator pages.

 

Change the ColdFusion Administrator Password —  Click Security>CF Admin Password in the ColdFusion Administrator navigation frame to specify a password that restricts access to the ColdFusion Administrator pages. This step is important because the Administrator pages enable you to manage server performance, configure data sources, and handle log files. For details, see Change Administrator password.

 

Configure data sources — You can use a variety of databases with ColdFusion applications. In the ColdFusion Administrator navigation frame, click Server and a Data Sources link to configure data sources through the use of ODBC, OLE DB, or native database drivers. For details, see About ColdFusion data sources.

 

Specify JVM and Java Settings — Set preferences for how ColdFusion works with Java. In the ColdFusion Administrator navigation frame, click Server>JVM and Java Settings to specify Java settings. For details, see About Java settings for ColdFusion.

 

Specify log file settings ColdFusion generates log files you can use to monitor activity on the ColdFusion server and in your ColdFusion applications. In the ColdFusion Administrator navigation frame, click Tools>Logging Settings to specify error logging information. For details, see Logging settings.

 

Plan security Changing your ColdFusion Administrator password is just the first step in addressing ColdFusion security issues. To begin planning how to best protect your ColdFusion resources, see About the Security Options.

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