Upgrading from ColdFusion MX to ColdFusion 8

Posted At : September 4, 2008 4:50 PM | Posted By : Josh Adams
Related Categories: Adobe,ColdFusion

Just as I am frequently asked about the process of migrating from ColdFusion 5 or older to ColdFusion 8, I am also regularly asked about the process of upgrading from ColdFusion MX (the releases variously known as ColdFusion MX, ColdFusion MX 6, ColdFusion MX 6.1, ColdFusion MX 7, ColdFusion MX 7.0.1, ColdFusion MX 7.0.2, ColdFusion 7, ColdFusion 7.0.1, and ColdFusion 7.0.2) to ColdFusion 8 (at the time of this posting, the current release of ColdFusion 8 is ColdFusion 8.0.1). And so here too I have compiled some helpful information:

First and foremost, to set things up: as noted in the following link, ColdFusion MX to ColdFusion 8 is a valid upgrade path (upgrading to ColdFusion 8 is supported for the 2 most recent previous major releases of ColdFusion):

http://www.adobe.com/products/coldfusion/upgrade [UPDATE: with the release of ColdFusion 9, this link has been updated to pertain to upgrading to ColdFusion 9--please consider migrating or upgrading to ColdFusion 9!]

You can use the ColdFusion Code Compatibility Analyzer to determine if your code is valid for ColdFusion 8:

I recommend reviewing the tag and function changes to ColdFusion. Be sure to note the addition of functions with names that collide with user-defined functions in your code (for instance, ColdFusion 8 introduced the isImage() function; if your code has a user-defined function called isImage() you will need to change the name of that user-defined function and all references to it in your code before upgrading to ColdFusion 8):

You may also wish to check the CFML Language History:

http://www.adobe.com/go/tn_18791 [UPDATE: this link is no longer active.]

It's very important to read the release notes in case some might apply to your environment:

http://www.adobe.com/support/documentation/en/coldfusion/releasenotes.html

Many of these upgrading best practices from Adobe's Sarge Sargent's blog will certainly apply:

http://www.sargeway.com/blog/index.cfm?mode=entry&entry=6DBD3FC6-C29F-05EC-8BC78715AD424685

For even more helpful info, visit this blog post from Charlie Arehart:

http://www.carehart.org/blog/client/index.cfm/2009/8/10/cf8_migration_resources

When you're ready to install ColdFusion 8, you'll want to review the "Installing and Using ColdFusion" documentation:

http://livedocs.adobe.com/coldfusion/8/htmldocs/Part_1_Installing_1.html (HTML LiveDocs version, containing comments from users and Adobe employees)
http://livedocs.adobe.com/coldfusion/8/install.pdf (PDF version with no comments)

Adobe has worked hard to make the upgrade process as smooth and easy as possible. The process involved varies depending on:

Your current product version and edition as well as, in the case of ColdFusion Enterprise, your current deployment type.
Your desired product version and edition as well as, in the case of ColdFusion Enterprise, your desired deployment type.

To upgrade to ColdFusion 8 Enterprise from ColdFusion 8 Standard:

Enter your license key for ColdFusion 8 Enterprise in the ColdFusion Administrator in the System Information section accessible via the link marked with an "i" Information icon in the upper-right. No reinstall of ColdFusion 8 is required. This is true because there is a single runtime (per platform; the same is true for the installer) for ColdFusion 8 which acts as a particular edition based on what license key(s) are entered--if you enter a license key for ColdFusion 8 Enterprise, the runtime will act as ColdFusion 8 Enterprise; if you enter a license key for ColdFusion 8 Standard, the runtime will act as ColdFusion 8 Standard. Note that both ColdFusion 8 Trial and ColdFusion 8 Developer are the same as ColdFusion 8 Enterprise, with the notable exception that neither is licensed for production use, Trial becomes Developer after 30 days, and Developer accepts connections only from a limited number of IP addresses.

To upgrade to ColdFusion 8 from standalone installations of any release of ColdFusion MX (NOTE: the process is the same for standalone installations of both ColdFusion Enterprise and ColdFusion Standard):

Run the ColdFusion 8 installation wizard to install ColdFusion 8
Browse to the ColdFusion Administrator to launch the Configuration Wizard and allow it to import the settings from ColdFusion MX

To upgrade to ColdFusion 8 Enterprise from multi-server and J2EE installations of any release of ColdFusion MX, follow this TechNote:

http://www.adobe.com/go/kb405205

As long as you choose to use the built-in web server during installation of ColdFusion 8, your installation of ColdFusion MX will not be altered or removed by the installation of ColdFusion 8. You will therefore be able to continue running ColdFusion MX while you test your new ColdFusion 8 installation.

If during installation of ColdFusion 8 you choose to use the same external web server as you are using for ColdFusion MX, note that the CFIDE and CFDOCS directories in the root of your external web server will be replaced by the CFIDE and CFDOCS directories for ColdFusion 8. If you wish to avoid this, you must instead choose to use the built-in web server during installation of ColdFusion 8. As Adobe Technical Account Manager Michael Collins explains in the following blog post, you can later use the Web Server Configuration Tool to configure your external web server for ColdFusion 8:

http://blogs.adobe.com/mcollins/2007/11/test.html

If you wish to configure your external web server to work properly with both ColdFusion MX and ColdFusion 8 on an ongoing basis (as opposed to working with only one version or the other), you can do so, but you will need to do some manual configuration of your web server; see the following blog post by Adobe Community Expert Charlie Arehart for more information (even if you're not using Microsoft IIS and Microsoft Windows XP, the principles described will apply):

http://carehart.org/blog/client/index.cfm/2007/8/21/multiple_cf_versions_on_IIS_XP

There is no need for you to uninstall ColdFusion MX once you are no longer using it, but you may do so if you would like. However, if you wish to uninstall any release of ColdFusion MX, please view the following TechNote (which is written for the uninstallation of ColdFusion MX after upgrading to ColdFusion MX 7, but is also applicable to the uninstallation of any release of ColdFusion MX after upgrading to ColdFusion 8) before uninstalling ColdFusion MX:

http://www.adobe.com/go/b41d02c5

Still have questions? First, visit the Installation section of the ColdFusion Support Center. If you can't find your answer there, feel free to contact me or, particularly if your question is one you believe would benefit other readers of this post, add a comment on this post.

One final note: Adobe offers implementation consulting for a fee; if you would like more information on this offering, please contact me.

Comments (53) |

PDF |

Send |

del.icio.us |

Digg It! |

Linking Blogs | 30039 Views

Related Blog Entries

Upgrading from ColdFusion MX 7 or ColdFusion 8 to ColdFusion 9 (November 2, 2010)
Migrating from ColdFusion MX or Earlier to ColdFusion 9 (November 2, 2010)
Migrating from ColdFusion 5 or Earlier to ColdFusion 8 (September 3, 2008)

Comments

[Add Comment]

You also need to make sure you add connection attributes to all cfftp tags you use. CF7 didn't require it and the code compatibility checker doesn't catch this but CF8 throws a "null,null" error if you don't use this attribute.

# Posted By Ian | 9/4/08 9:33 PM

Sorry I wasn't clear on this. You need to use the attributes called "connection" and give it whatever name you want or CFFTP throws an error.

For example, this code works in CF8:
<cfftp CONNECTION="name" action="PUTFILE" server=ftpserver" username="username" password="password" stoponerror="Yes" localfile="myfilename" remotefile="theirfilename" transfermode="AUTO" port="21" timeout="500">

This doesn't:

<cfftp action="PUTFILE" server=ftpserver" username="username" password="password" stoponerror="Yes" localfile="myfilename" remotefile="theirfilename" transfermode="AUTO" port="21" timeout="500">

I did submit this as a bug report to Adobe and received confirmation that this is a new issue in CF8

# Posted By Ian | 9/5/08 8:30 AM

Thanks for this information, Ian--I was unaware of this particular bug. Thanks to your tip, I have looked into it. The information I reviewed indicates this is a bug that only affects ColdFusion 8.0.1 (a.k.a ColdFusion 8 Update 1). As for the Code Compatibility Analyzer in regards to this issue: as this is a bug, it is proper that the Code Compatibility Analyzer not designate a need for a code change.

Although as a result of this bug, the connection attribute is required, note that the connection attribute is essentially ignored for file operations with <cfftp> and thus the value of the connection attribute doesn't matter when it is used here as a workaround to this bug.

# Posted By Josh Adams | 9/5/08 1:14 PM

Is this a new web language or an adobe product?

# Posted By DeeAnn | 10/27/08 5:37 AM

@DeeAnn--Functionally, ColdFusion 8 is a web application server platform. ColdFusion is more than just a language: it "powers" applications written in its own language, the ColdFusion Markup Language (CFML) and in addition it contains a vast array of built-in services for PDF generation, image manipulation, chart/graph generation, Microsoft Exchange integration, full-text searching, and much more. For more, the best place to look is <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/coldfusion"; target="_blank">the ColdFusion section of the Adobe website</a>. ColdFusion 8 is an Adobe product: Adobe ColdFusion 8 is the 8th release of ColdFusion, a product originally developed by Allaire, a company which was subsequently acquired by Macromedia, a company which was subsequently acquired by Adobe. The first release of ColdFusion was in 1995 so ColdFusion is by no means a newcomer to the web application server market. At the same time, Adobe ColdFusion 8 is in no way old: Adobe ColdFusion 8 builds on ColdFusion's 13+ years of innovation by vastly improving ColdFusion's performance while adding numerous language enhancements as well as features for Ajax integration, server monitoring, role-based administration, .NET integration, and many more.

# Posted By Josh Adams | 10/27/08 12:40 PM

This morning our intranet app server (running Win2k3) had a hiccup and in the course of finding the cause we found that the install of the previous version of CFMX6 was never removed after the server was upgraded to MX8 a month ago. The MX Server service was still running although the ODBC service was turned off.

- Is the previous version supposed to still be there after an upgrade?
- You would think the old version would be removed during the upgrade - has anyone had two different versions of CFMX run with any problems?
- Assuming running two versions simultaneously would theoretically cause problems, would the fact that we didn't have any until now was due to one being started before the other?

# Posted By GoTerpsGo | 11/12/08 10:41 AM

Hello Josh,

I am upgrading my Cold fusion web reports from 4.5 to 8.0 version and need your help regarding to setup my intranet page authentication as LDAP users.
I am using Dreamweaver Login Wizard for LDAP verification for any user loging into webreports page.LDAP wizard asks for Sarting string ,Username, and Password.

and I have tried to google and so far unsuccessful about starting string of LDAP server.
My domain is latitude.crt.com and using port 389 , and username string looks for cn=Directory Manager" , so far using my username instead.

I will really appreciate your help.

# Posted By Syed Shujaat | 5/21/09 3:20 PM

# Posted By Nike Air Max 270 | 8/28/22 5:08 AM

http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com
http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-movers-bangalore.html" target="_blank">http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-mov...
http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-movers-domlur-bangalore.html" target="_blank">http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-mov...
http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-movers-indira-nagar-bangalore.html" target="_blank">http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-mov...
http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-movers-malleswaram-bangalore.html" target="_blank">http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-mov...
http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-movers-sadashivanagar-bangalore.html" target="_blank">http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-mov...
http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-movers-seshadripuram-bangalore.html" target="_blank">http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-mov...
http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-movers-shivaji-nagar-bangalore.html
http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-movers-ulsoor-bangalore.html" target="_blank">http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-mov...
http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-movers-vasanth-nagar-bangalore.html" target="_blank">http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-mov...
http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-movers-bellandur-bangalore.html" target="_blank">http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-mov...
http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-movers-cv-raman-nagar-bangalore.html" target="_blank">http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-mov...
http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-movers-hoodi-bangalore.html" target="_blank">http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-mov...
http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-movers-kr-puram-bangalore.html" target="_blank">http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-mov...
http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-movers-mahadevapura-bangalore.html" target="_blank">http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-mov...
http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-movers-marathahalli-bangalore.html" target="_blank">http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-mov...
http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-movers-varthur-bangalore.html" target="_blank">http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-mov...
http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-movers-whitefield-bangalore.html" target="_blank">http://www.ibapackersandmovers.com/packers-and-mov...

# Posted By Sabi | 9/7/22 1:58 AM

# Posted By Pandora Charms | 9/7/22 2:47 PM

# Posted By Jordan 11 | 9/13/22 11:25 PM

# Posted By Adidas Shoes Women | 9/20/22 5:11 PM

In this article we are going to give a detailed review about GDAX Login. This is an important site for trading bitcoins, Ethereum and Litecoin. Using this platform, you have the opportunity to buy and sell currencies.
https://sites.google.com/coinsloginn.com/gdaxlogin...

https://sites.google.com/coinsloginn.com/metamaskc...

https://sites.google.com/coinsloginn.com/metamaskl...

# Posted By Cristopher | 10/6/22 2:40 AM

# Posted By Christian Louboutin Shoes | 11/2/22 10:06 PM

# Posted By Lesley Jefferson | 11/30/22 2:49 AM

# Posted By Lesley Jefferson | 11/30/22 2:49 AM

# Posted By New Nikes | 12/17/22 1:14 AM

# Posted By Asics | 12/17/22 7:58 AM

# Posted By NFL Football Jerseys | 12/17/22 8:40 AM

# Posted By Nike Store | 12/17/22 1:09 PM

# Posted By Air Jordan 13 | 12/21/22 7:03 PM

You need to understand that it is not feasible to login into your account using your phone number if you are thinking "is crypto.com app sign in with phone number possible." When two-factor authentication is set, only then may you use a phone number. Therefore, whenever you attempt to connect into your account, a crypto.com login code will be provided to you.
https://sites.google.com/bitlogins.com/cryptocomlo...
https://sites.google.com/bitlogins.com/cryptocomlo...
https://sites.google.com/bitlogins.com/cryptocomlo...
https://sites.google.com/bitlogins.com/cryptocomlo...
https://sites.google.com/bitlogins.com/cryptocomlo...
https://sites.google.com/bitlogins.com/cryptocomlo...

# Posted By Cristopher | 12/26/22 1:21 AM

So what is ShibaSwap? ShibaSwap is a native decentralized exchange (DEX) of the Shiba Inu coin. The Shiba Inu team has been working on this project since early 2021, highlighting Shiba Inu's ambitions to become more than just a meme altcoin.

# Posted By ShibaSwap | 12/26/22 8:39 AM

BitBank is a renowned cryptocurrency exchange service that provides its users with incredibly precise and trustworthy market data for exchanging Bitcoin and Litecoin. By analyzing market news and research as well as using complex prediction algorithms and cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies, BitBank is able to gain market insights.
https://sites.google.com/bitslogi.com/bitbank/home...
https://sites.google.com/bitslogi.com/bitflyerlogi...
https://sites.google.com/bitslogi.com/zaif/home

# Posted By Martin John | 12/27/22 3:50 AM

# Posted By Pandora Charms | 12/31/22 11:37 PM

# Posted By Nike Shoes For Men | 1/3/23 4:27 PM

Blockchain.com is a cryptocurrency exchange that facilitates quick and profitable trading of cryptocurrencies online. It also provides margin trading options. A digital blockchain wallet that offers interest on money up to 13.5% is also available on Blockchain.com. There is also a blockchain explorer tool that offers customizable graphs, candlestick charts, and data.
https://sites.google.com/bitlogins.com/blockchainl...
https://sites.google.com/bitlogins.com/blockchainl...
https://sites.google.com/bitlogins.com/blockchainl...

# Posted By Thomson | 1/4/23 1:21 AM

# Posted By Nike Shoes | 1/10/23 4:11 AM

https://sites.google.com/view/bitmartt/
https://sites.google.com/view/bitmart-safemoon/hom...

# Posted By Rocky weiss | 1/18/23 10:26 AM

<a href="https://www.disneyplus-beginn.com/activate/"&... Plus Activate</b></a> is a streaming service owned and operated by Disney Streaming Services, LLC, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The service was first launched in the United States on November 12, 2019, and is now available in numerous countries across the world <a href="https://www.disneyplus-beginn.com/"><b&...;

# Posted By walter white | 1/19/23 9:40 AM

Disney Plus Activate is a streaming service owned and operated by Disney Streaming Services, LLC, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The service was first launched in the United States on November 12, 2019, and is now available in numerous countries across the world disneyplus.com/start

https://www.disneyplus-beginn.com/activate/
https://www.disneyplus-beginn.com/

# Posted By walter white | 1/19/23 9:41 AM

Are you having trouble accessing your Coinbase account? In that case, what you can try is resetting the Coinbase login password and then you'll surely be able to access your account. In addition to that, you can try to clear your browser cache and cookies, if nothing else helps.
https://sites.google.com/coinswallett.com/coinbase...
https://sites.google.com/coinswallett.com/coinbase...
https://sites.google.com/coinswallett.com/coinbase...

# Posted By Jack John | 2/27/23 3:31 AM

# Posted By Adidas Sale | 3/31/23 6:30 PM

# Posted By Yeezy Shoes | 4/8/23 12:35 PM

# Posted By Christian Louboutin shoes | 4/9/23 11:48 PM

# Posted By Nike Store UK | 4/10/23 2:43 PM

To ensure that none of the investors abstain from being a part of the crypto trade and investment activities Coinbase wallet extension was launched. The extension was launched to meet the need of investors who prefers to access their funds and dive into the crypto trade through the web. Alternatively, we can say extensions are launched for those investors who are tech-savvy and want to do a comprehensive study before taking any action relating to the trade.
https://sites.google.com/coinbaslogs.com/coinbasee...
https://sites.google.com/cryptosswap.com/curvefina...

# Posted By Jack John | 4/12/23 1:46 AM

# Posted By Pandora Charms | 4/16/23 7:44 AM

# Posted By Wholesale Jordans | 4/28/23 5:07 PM

If even after reading the full article you are wondering whether the Gemini bitcoin exchange is good or not, then let me tell you that using Gemini Exchange is worth it and you will not regret using the platform. Gemini is a crypto exchange that's available as a web platform and mobile app.
https://sites.google.com/cryptoexchangeu.com/gemin...

# Posted By Jack John | 5/2/23 4:18 AM

# Posted By Air Jordans | 5/3/23 5:20 PM

# Posted By Moncler Outlet | 5/18/23 8:37 PM

# Posted By Air Jordan 13 | 6/2/23 5:09 AM

These measures will help you in coming out of the connection issue that you are facing with the Coinbase extension. If not, then you can even connect with the customer support team of the wallet. The concerned team will assist you on the right path.
https://sites.google.com/coinswalletes.com/coinbas...
https://sites.google.com/coinswalletes.com/mew-wal...

# Posted By Steven Neesham | 10/26/23 4:53 AM

# Posted By Führerschein kaufen | 11/5/23 7:12 PM

What a nice post! I'm so happy to read this. What you wrote was very helpful to me. Thank you. Actually, I run a site similar to yours. If you have time, could you visit my site? Please leave your comments after reading what I wrote. If you do so, I will actively reflect your opinion. I think it will be a great help to run my site. Have a good day.

https://healthandpills.com/

https://cannagreenlifes.com/

https://solidarmss.com/

https://xn--skandinaviskkrkort-p3b.com/ Köpa körkort

https://kobekorekort.com/ Køb kørekort

https://acquistapatentediguida.com/ Comprare patente

https://kjopeforerkort.com/ Kjøp førerkort

https://dokumenteanzeigen.com/ Führerschein kaufen

# Posted By Kjøp førerkort | 11/5/23 7:15 PM

# Posted By Köpa körkort | 11/5/23 7:20 PM

Welcome to the official guide for setting up your Trezor hardware wallet. Trezor is renowned for its robust security features, ensuring that your digital assets are safe from online threats. By following the steps on trezor.io/start, you can quickly and easily configure your device, safeguarding your cryptocurrency investments.
https://sites.google.com/walletcryptousa.com/trezo...
https://sites.google.com/walletcryptousa.com/trezo...

# Posted By Trezor Suite | 7/23/24 1:39 AM

Extension: MetaMask integrates into web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Brave as an extension. This integration enables users to interact with decentralized applications (dApps) and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms directly from their browsers.
https://sites.google.com/walletcryptousa.com/metam...

# Posted By JANIFFER | 7/25/24 12:15 AM

# Posted By dsad | 8/23/24 10:56 PM

The Coinbase Extension oinbase Extension. Manage crypto, track assets, and stay secure with streamlined functionality directly in your browser for quick, Trezor.io/start provides a secure setup guide for your Trezor wallet.
https://sites.google.com/colnbase.io/coinbus-exten...
https://sites.google.com/robenhoud.com/robinhood-l...
https://sites.google.com/trazorio.com/trezoriostar...

# Posted By JANIFFER | 11/16/24 3:52 AM

# Posted By JANIFFER | 11/17/24 11:48 PM

[Add Comment]

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
					1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29	30