Hello! I am a newbie to coldfusion as well as this forum. Will anyone be able to help me use the Coldfusion8 Developers Edition as well as set up the web server for the same? I am going to start these things from scratch... waiting for responses Regards!
Hello, I develop using CF6.5 but the setup shouldnt be too dissimilar. Assuming you have WindowsXP Professional you can install a webserver (IIS) from the Windows CD. Do that first. CF can install its own server if you cant do the IIS bit. Run CF setup.exe Just run setup and follow the prompts. If all goes will you will be asked if you want to use IIS(detected) or the inbuilt server. Make your choice. I develop in IIS because thats what I deploy to ...if it works local it should work remote.... Once you have done all of the steps CF will be up and running though you may need to restart. Remember the Admin password you will choose, you will need that later to set up your databases, debugging and stuff. There are also a number of tutorials to get you offt he ground though you should arm yourself with a good book. A bible like 'Mastering Coldfusion' is a good start. Good luck.
Thank you very much for the info. I will do those things and revert if I have any more queries... Thanx again. Regards!