Day 3. Setting Up ColdFusion and Defining a Datasource
Now that you've examined the basic components of a ColdFusion application, it's time to either install the software or to get set up with a remote ColdFusion provider so you can start working miracles with your own templates. If you're not already the proud owner of ColdFusion Server, you have a few decisions to make at this point. This section will help you decide whether you need to shell out the dollars for your own copy, or whether you'd be better served—pardon the bad pun—by hosting your CF documents on someone else's server. I'll also cover
Issues to consider when choosing a remote provider
Web servers compatible with ColdFusion Server
The three varieties of ColdFusion Server
Installing ...
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