IIS 7.0 for CFML Developers Vince Bonfanti

Introduction Vince Bonfanti President and co-founder of New Atlanta Software developer by training and trade New Atlanta Founded in July 1997 ServletExec: Java Servlet / JSP engine (Dec 1997) JTurbo: JDBC driver for Microsoft SQL Server (2001) BlueDragon: CFML server for Java/J2EE (2002) and.NET (2005)

Today’s Agenda Introduction to IIS 7.0 Starting point for further investigation, not in-depth review Discuss features relevant to CFML developers Installing ColdFusion and BlueDragon on IIS 7.0 IIS 7.0 Configuration and Administration IIS 7.0 Output Caching IIS 7.0 Integrated Request Pipeline

IIS 7.0 Overview IIS 7.0 is the next generation web server for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Exactly the same on both operating systems (same “bits”) Multiple virtual servers (web sites) supported on Vista Some limitations on Starter and Home editions of Vista IIS 7.0 introduces major changes and new features Modular architecture New configuration and administration Extensibility and ASP.NET integration Performance and security enhancements is the best source of information

IIS 7.0 Modular Architecture Lightweight core server and over 40 pluggable modules Modules can be completely uninstalled or disabled per web site Improved security by reducing attack “surface area” Improved performance by executing only needed code (modules) Minimize memory requirements IIS 7.0 is not installed by default on Vista or WS08 Only the minimum modules are selected when IIS 7.0 is installed Modules required to support ColdFusion and BlueDragon are not automatically selected when IIS 7.0 is installed Installation requires a bit more thought and planning than before DEMO: installing IIS 7.0 on Vista and WS08

Installing ColdFusion MX “Getting CFMX Running on Vista and IIS7” Heidi Bautista Installation steps: 1.Install IIS 7.0 optional features: a)IIS 6 Metabase Compatibility b)ISAPI Extensions (this is missing in the above document) 2.Run the CFMX installer 3.Manually configure the IIS 7.0 web server connector for CFMX (follow the instructions in the above document) DEMO: CFMX on IIS 7.0

Installing ColdFusion 8.0 Installation steps: 1.Install IIS 7.0 optional features (these will be installed automatically—silently—by the CF8 installer if not present): a)IIS 6 Metabase Compatibility b)ISAPI Extensions c)ISAPI Filters 2.Run the CF8 installer—the IIS 7.0 web server connector for CF8 will be installed for selected IIS web sites, or all web sites, as specified during the installation DEMO: CF8 on IIS 7.0

Installing BlueDragon JX Installation steps: 1.Install IIS 7.0 optional features: a)IIS 6 Metabase Compatibility b)ISAPI Extensions 2.Run the BD JX installer—the IIS 7.0 web server adapter for BD JX will be installed for all IIS web sites by the BD JX installer DEMO: BD JX on IIS 7.0

Installing BlueDragon.NET Installation steps: 1.Install IIS 7.0 optional features: a)ASP.NET 2.Run the BD.NET installer—BD.NET will be installed for selected IIS web sites, or all web sites, as specified during the installation DEMO: BD.NET on IIS 7.0

IIS 7.0 Configuration Metabase is replaced by XML-based clear text files Easy to edit, backup/restore, copy, and share Integrated IIS and ASP.NET configuration IIS 7.0 configuration is based on ASP.NET Hierarchical configuration files applicationHost.config is the “root” or “system-level” file Every web site and web application has an optional web.config web.config files can override higher level settings Configuration files can control what can be overridden Extensible by third parties (such as BD.NET)

IIS 7.0 Administration Brand-new IIS Manager for IIS 7.0 Much better than old tab-based dialogs of previous versions Reflects new modular architecture Complements new configuration system IIS Manager edits configuration files Remote access Access to server, web site, or web application Delegation of administration rights Web Manager also runs on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 DEMO: configuration and administration

IIS 7.0 Output Caching Can be applied to all content, including CFML pages Fine-grained control down to individual pages Caching based on file modification or time interval Cache different versions of files based on query string variables or request headers DEMO: output caching for CFML pages

IIS 7.0 Integrated Request Pipeline IIS 7.0 and ASP.NET request pipelines are now one ASP.NET request handlers can now run for all content types, not just ASP.NET requests IIS 7.0 can be extended with.NET modules written in C#, VB.NET, Managed C++, or any.NET language C/C++ ISAPI filters and extensions still supported for backwards-compatibility DEMO: integrated request pipeline

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