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    Adobe ColdFusion (2023 Release) Windows

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    Adobe ColdFusion (2023 Release) Enterprise on Windows
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    The 2023 release of Adobe ColdFusion on Amazon Web Services is a high performing application server that lets enterprises develop, design, and deploy web and cloud-native applications to gain a competitive advantage and drive business growth. ColdFusion's native integration with Amazon Web Services allows you to quickly leverage the power of AWS services either on-premise or on the cloud. Easily identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks anywhere with the Performance Monitoring Toolset.

    Benefits:

    Adobe ColdFusion's integration with Amazon Web Services lets you access multi-cloud services with the same syntax and talk to different databases with a single line of code. For starters, with AWS, you can eliminate high upfront costs with ease, and scale resources on-demand as and when you need. You can also switch between multiple cloud providers without having to rewrite your application, each time. Finally, AWS lets you deploy applications without purchasing the software or investing in any hardware - making faster-time-to-market a reality! Amazon Web Services is the key to building great applications by just coding once, integrating faster, and deploying anywhere.

    Trust a battle-tested, high-performing application server that simplifies web and mobile application development. Seamlessly utilize services on the Cloud with tools that let you manage infrastructure and reduce downtime.

    Highlights

    • Integrate distributed systems with the built in API Management Platform, that lets you target new markets, extend your reach, and expand your services, all with shorter lines of code.
    • Enjoy the convenience of having one set of credentials across multiple applications. With the single point of authentication provided by SAML, users can slash sign-on time by a mile.
    • Deliver complex applications without breaking a sweat, using Microservices. Explore features that let you easily maintain applications and break them into smaller parts for quick fixes & new updates.

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    64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

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    Win 2022

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    t3.micro
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    $1.00
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    64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

    Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

    An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.

    Version release notes

    ColdFusion (2023 Release) Update 16 JRE 17.0.16

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    Usage instructions

    Once the instance is running, connect to it using a Remote Desktop Connection (RDP) by right clicking the instance in the EC2 console and selecting Connect. Once connected with RDP, an installation wizard will start and will guide you through configuring your Adobe ColdFusion service.

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    Expect responses within 24 hours. You can also ask questions at https://community.adobe.com/t5/coldfusion/ct-p/ct-coldfusion  Email CFSup@adobe.com  and include your AWS account number.

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    AWS Support is a one-on-one, fast-response support channel that is staffed 24x7x365 with experienced and technical support engineers. The service helps customers of all sizes and technical abilities to successfully utilize the products and features provided by Amazon Web Services.

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    Overview

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    API Management
    Built-in platform for integrating distributed systems with capability to extend services using shorter code lines
    Authentication Mechanism
    Single point authentication through SAML protocol enabling credential management across multiple applications
    Microservices Architecture
    Supports application development and maintenance through modular design allowing quick updates and fixes
    Cloud Service Integration
    Native integration with Amazon Web Services enabling multi-cloud service access and cross-platform deployment
    Performance Monitoring
    Comprehensive Performance Monitoring Toolset for identifying and eliminating application performance bottlenecks
    Low-Code Development
    Visual model-driven development platform with integrated development environment and AI-assisted coding capabilities
    Cloud Native Architecture
    Cloud-ready platform supporting web and mobile application development with scalable infrastructure on AWS
    Multi-System Integration
    Capability to integrate information from diverse databases, legacy applications, systems of record, and generative AI tools
    Security Framework
    Secure application development platform ensuring resilient and cloud-ready solutions with comprehensive security protocols
    AI-Powered Development
    AI-powered mentors and tools to enhance developer productivity and application creation process
    Web Server Configuration
    Optimized Nginx web server with pre-configured performance settings
    Application Server Integration
    Tomcat 9.x integrated as the underlying application server for CFML runtime
    CFML Engine
    Lucee 5.4.6.9 CFML engine for dynamic web application development
    Operating System Base
    Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS as the foundational operating system
    Development Toolchain
    CommandBox 6 CLI included for development and management tasks

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    Jaspreet k

    Faced complex configuration and dashboard limitations but benefited from fast delivery and strong integration

    Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025
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    What is our primary use case?

    Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion  is our main solution for Windows systems, and we also use it for Linux systems. We have been using it since 2020, and the integration is excellent throughout our organization.We use Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion  in an Agile context as we follow Agile methodologies. In the enterprise context, it enables rapid web and cloud-native application development with powerful built-in functions including PDF generation, RESTful API management, and native Graph Query Language support. It also provides seamless integration with AWS  cloud services and is beneficial for our multi-cloud strategies.Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion helps us centralize multi-server settings for consistent management across our infrastructure.

    What is most valuable?

    Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion offers exceptional features. The first feature I appreciate most is the SSO  integration, which supports seamless admin access via LDAP and SAML. Additionally, the new PDF engine generates pixel-perfect PDFs with modern CSS and SVG graphics along with media embedding, which is quite advanced. Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion's native Graph Query Language client helps us simplify API data interactions and aids cloud service integration. Alongside AWS  compatibility, it is also compatible with Google and Azure , enhancing security with encryption and Java library updates, along with ongoing bug fixes.The SSO  integration and PDF engine provide significant value to my organization, particularly during data sharing in the form of pixel-perfect PDFs. Whenever we share internal information between different branches such as testing and development, the data ranges from 1 TB to 10 TB, sometimes up to 25 TB. If the data is not crystal clear, it may cause problems or even code breakage. Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion provides pixel-perfect PDFs with dynamic modern CSS and SVG graphics and media embedding, which is beneficial while sharing data.The performance monitoring tool is an exceptionally helpful aspect of Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion as it prevents any performance bottlenecks in high-load scenarios and environments.

    What needs improvement?

    Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion provides a better solution than competitors; however, I suggest that the configuration process may be complex for initial users. The dashboard can be enhanced for multi-instance management, and more offline debugging capabilities can be introduced.New users may struggle with complex configuration wizards. I would appreciate dashboards that resemble popular technology such as Power BI dashboards for managing multiple tasks simultaneously in one place. I suggest reducing the learning curve so that anyone attempting to use Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion can do so easily.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have been using Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion for almost four years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion is stable, and we have not experienced any glitches or crashes. It is definitely a scalable solution.

    How are customer service and support?

    Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion's customer support is excellent. Last week we encountered a problem with some updates, and they resolved the issue within 30 minutes of our contact. I would rate the customer support of Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion a 10.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    How was the initial setup?

    Deploying Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion in our environment was straightforward. We had a team of multiple senior people who were already familiar with it from previous use, which made deployment seamless for us.The configuration process is also excellent, and we have no concerns regarding Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion.

    What was our ROI?

    The delivery speed increased by 37%, and the time saved is around 38%. Additionally, the reliability has improved by 28.5%.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion's metering and billing experience is excellent. The cost is competitive compared to other solutions in the market such as Microsoft ASP.NET  Core, PHP with Laravel, or Python with Django or Flask, making it superior in terms of cost and billing.We have been using Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion for four years, maintaining our subscription and saving approximately 30-40% due to our contract with them. The licensing supports deployment in cloud and container environments with flexible options for scaling usage efficiently, and we are very satisfied with this solution.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    We evaluated other solutions including ColdBox, Laravel, and Django Suite before choosing Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion.

    What other advice do I have?

    Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion helps during data sharing in the form of pixel-perfect PDFs. Whenever we share internal information between different branches such as testing and development, the data ranges from 1 TB to 10 TB, sometimes up to 25 TB. If the data is not crystal clear, it may cause problems or even code breakage.Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion integrates exceptionally with other AWS services we use. The integration is impressive, and we are satisfied with the cross-functional environment support.Coalesce Solutions Adobe ColdFusion is an excellent solution for Windows, enabling rapid, secure, and scalable web application development and deployment with multi-cloud integration capabilities. I would recommend giving it a try, as it is backed by Adobe, and we have not encountered any problems. I give this solution a rating of 4.

    Healthcare CTO in Nashville

    Great product with impeccable support From Coalesce Solutions!

    Reviewed on Jul 11, 2024
    Review from a verified AWS customer

    If I could give Coalesce Solutions10 stars I would!
    Brian and his team provide great support and have been doing so since they migrated our complicated systems over to AWS a few years ago.
    They keep these images up to date and inform me whenever there is a new change from Adobe that might affect our systems. They go above and beyond with their level of support.

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