IIS manual connector configuration (Updated) – CF2021 & above

Posted Originally: Aug 26, 2024, Updated: June 26, 2025 ColdFusion comes with a webserver configuration tool for connecting to external web servers. There can be occasions, however, when the tool doesn’t work properly. If the tool doesn’t work, you can configure the connector manually. This TechNote demonstrates the steps (updated for CF2021 and above) that are required to manually configure a connection to IIS. It presumes there is currently no connection configured between IIS and CF, and it discusses creating […]

RELEASED- ColdFusion 2023 and 2021 August 20th, 2024 General Updates

We are pleased to announce that we have released general updates to ColdFusion (2023 release) Update 9 and ColdFusion (2021 release) Update 15. We’ve upgraded Tomcat from version 9.0.85 to version 9.0.93 for both versions.  Where do I download the updates from ColdFusion (2023 release) Updates ColdFusion (2021 release) Updates Tech Note link ColdFusion (2023 release) Update 9 ColdFusion (2021 release) Update 15 Are the Docker images available? Docker images are available to use  Docker hub and ECR.

JCE cannot authenticate the provider BC

Good morning, I’m trying to create an application that uses the Bouncy Castle libraries but I can’t continue because I get this error. Where am I going wrong? These are the messages that appear: – JCE cannot authenticate the provider BC – Cannot invoke “java.net.URL.getProtocol()” because “this.url” is null – java.lang.SecurityException – java.lang.NullPointerException: Cannot invoke “java.net.URL.getProtocol()” because “this.url” is null at java.base/javax.crypto.ProviderVerifier.verify(ProviderVerifier.java:123) File changes: C:ColdFusion2023jreconfsecurityjava.security – security.provider.14=org.bouncycastle.jce.provider.BouncyCastleProvider (add line 76) – crypto.policy=unlimited (check line # 917) C:ColdFusion2023jrelibsecurity – local_policy.jar (add […]

ColdFusion 2023 cfhtmltopdf Footer Page Number Problem with Formatting

ColdFusion 2023 Footer Page Number Problem with Formatting

Issue with CF 2016 and TLS protocols

Coldfusion 2016 CFHTTP can’t connect to API that uses TLS 1.2

Docker Cold fusion addons examples

I have an application that uses the Full text search engine and SQL Server. I cannot for a good example of how to set up the cold fusions add-ons and get it to work within a container. Noting I have tried appears to work. The cold fusion container writes this to the log until it exceeds the max allowed. [000][http://:/solr] Checking addons startup status… I just need an example of how to get it to connect remotely as I need […]

Upgrade to ColdFusion2023

How to upgrade from ColdFudion2016 to ColdFusion2023? What are the pricing details of ColdFusion2023?

How to change the default Java in API Manager

The ColdFusion API Manager typically comes with default Java versions (1.8.0_112 and 1.8.0_361). However, you may need to upgrade these versions. Since the ColdFusion API Manager is certified only with JDK 1.8 (at the time of writing this blog), we will download the latest JDK 1.8 version available on the Adobe Download page. Step 1: Download the JDK 1.8u421 from the Adobe ColdFusion Downloads page and install it. Step 2: In Linux, edit the “apimanager” script located at /opt/coldfusion2023apimanager/bin,  change […]

Saml Generated P12 Cert password

ColdFusion 2021 Saml SSO setup with cert

RELEASED- ColdFusion 2023 and 2021 June 11th, 2024 Security Updates

We are pleased to announce that we have released security updates to ColdFusion (2023 release) Update 8 and ColdFusion (2021 release) Update 14.This update includes several security fixes to ensure the safety and security of our systems. These changes address potential vulnerabilities and threats and are part of our ongoing commitment to protecting your data and privacy.For more information, view the security bulletin,  APSB24-41. Where do I download the updates from Download the updates from the following locations: ColdFusion (2023 release) […]

ColdFusion 2018 Datasource connects with AD Credentials

Anyone know how to setup a Datasource connection to a MS SQL Server 2016 using Active Directory credentials with CF 2018 enterprise version? Currently we use DB credentials but the business is moving away from that and wants more secure AD account connections. Problem is my CF 2018 installation is on RHEL 7.9 and WebSphere 9.0.5.6 and CF does not run under any AD account that I am aware of. I am thinking there is no way to do what […]