Debugging & Logging > Probes
Configure probes for troubleshooting and monitoring
System probes have been deprecated since ColdFusion 2016. We recommend avoiding their use.
Recommended Alternative
Instead of using the deprecated probes feature, we recommend creating a simple ColdFusion heartbeat template that performs a lightweight database query. This template should be located outside your main web application directories for security purposes and can be used by monitoring systems to verify that ColdFusion is running and responding properly.
Key Recommendation
Avoid using the built-in ColdFusion system probes feature, as it has been deprecated. Instead, implement a custom lightweight monitoring approach using a simple heartbeat page that better suits modern monitoring practices and provides more flexibility.