ColdFusion 2025 Glossary
Essential technical terms and definitions
CFPM
ColdFusion Package Manager - A command-line tool for installing and managing ColdFusion packages and features in a modular fashion.
ColdFusion Administrator
Web-based interface for configuring and managing ColdFusion server settings, datasources, security, and monitoring.
JVM (Java Virtual Machine)
The runtime environment that executes ColdFusion applications. ColdFusion 2025 requires JDK 17 or later.
Tomcat
Apache Tomcat servlet container that serves as the application server for ColdFusion. ColdFusion 2025 uses Tomcat 10.1.
Heap Memory
JVM memory allocated for object storage and garbage collection. Proper heap sizing is critical for ColdFusion performance.
Lockdown Guide
Adobe's security hardening tool that applies best practice security configurations to ColdFusion installations.
Web Server Connector
Software component that integrates ColdFusion with web servers like Apache, IIS, or nginx for request routing.
Datasource
Named database connection configuration in ColdFusion that manages JDBC connections and connection pooling.
Trusted Cache
Production optimization that caches compiled ColdFusion templates to eliminate file system checks on every request.
CFM/CFC
ColdFusion Markup (.cfm) and ColdFusion Component (.cfc) file extensions for ColdFusion code files.
Session Management
ColdFusion's system for maintaining user state across HTTP requests using cookies or URL parameters.
Performance Monitoring Toolset
Collection of tools for monitoring ColdFusion performance including FusionReactor, SeeFusion, and built-in Server Monitor.
Security Baseline
Foundational security configurations and hardening steps required for production ColdFusion deployments.
JDBC Driver
Java Database Connectivity driver that enables ColdFusion to communicate with databases.
Garbage Collection (GC)
JVM process that automatically reclaims memory from unused objects. GC tuning is essential for ColdFusion performance.
Request Timeout
Maximum time allowed for a ColdFusion request to execute before being terminated.
Containerization
Packaging ColdFusion applications in Docker containers for consistent deployment across environments.
REST API
Representational State Transfer application programming interface for building web services with ColdFusion.
Scheduled Tasks
ColdFusion's built-in task scheduler for executing templates at specified intervals or times.
PDF Generation (PDFG)
ColdFusion's document services for creating, manipulating, and rendering PDF files.
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