Coldfusion Standard on 64-bit?
We were busy doing a system upgrade for our auctions. Adding new servers (Linux 64 bit) and because of the new setup we have, CF standard was enough for us to run on these boxes. As I know CF runs on 64 bit, I just went along and ordered 2 new CF 8 standard licenses. Meanwhile I configured all settings, added the applications, tested the apps and everything was set to go as soon as I had the licenses.
Today I received my 2 licenses (thanks again JEA for the quick help!) and added them to the servers. WTF Developer Edition??? That are some expensive developer licenses. After a quick google search, I found out that Adobe had put in a restriction for CF Standard to run on 64 bit OS with a standard license. That just sucked BIG TIME! We had to reinstall CF as a 32 bit installation and make all configurations again...
I understand Adobe needs to make money, but this restriction is a really bad one if you'd ask me. There are always discussions about why to choose CF over PHP or .NET or Ruby or whatever. This restriction doesn't help developers defend the position of CF in their organization. I know I just could try Railo, but I haven't worked with it yet, so to do all the tests for our system, that would even delay me more.
Hopefully Adobe will remove this very wrong restriction in the future!
It was mentioned at cf.Objective() conference last week that CF Standard will allow for 64 bit in upcoming version of Adobe ColdFusion. I also confirmed with Adam Lehman.
Thanks Joshua. Good to know they're letting this restriction go. Hopefully they'll remove the restriction on cf 8 standard too in one of the updates/hotfixes that are coming up.
@Michael van Leest, if they do... that'd be awesome! but somehow I doubt that'd happen...
@Henry Lets hope so... Maybe someone at the Adobe management feels like an early x-mass :-)
I know several ppl who are looking at Railo precisely because of the 64-bit issue - because Railo runs on 64-bit for zero dollars. For CF8, you must buy Enterprise to run on 64-bit. Interesting to hear Adobe plan to allow CF9 Standard to run on 64-bit. It makes sense now that it's almost impossible to buy native 32-bit systems!
