Vince Bonfanti

Vince Bonfanti
President and co-founder of New Atlanta
Software developer by training and trade vince@newatlanta.com
http://blog.newatlanta.com
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) http://www.newatlanta.com

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 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 www.iis.net
is the best source of information

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

“Getting CFMX 7.0.2 Running on Vista and IIS7” http://www.communitymx.com/content/article.cfm?cid=224AA
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 7.0.2 installer
3.
Manually configure the IIS 7.0 web server connector for CFMX
7.0.2 (follow the instructions in the above document)
DEMO: CFMX 7.0.2 on IIS 7.0

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

Installation steps:
1.
Install IIS 7.0 optional features: a) IIS 6 Metabase Compatibility b) ISAPI Extensions
2.
Run the BD JX 7.0.1 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 7.0.1 on IIS 7.0

Installation steps:
1.
Install IIS 7.0 optional features: a) ASP.NET
2.
Run the BD.NET 7.0.1 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

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)

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

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 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

Questions?