ColdFusion hosting supports the ColdFusion Markup Language (CFML), used to develop the layout and design of web pages and interaction with web based applications. Most commonly used for building dynamic site templates for database integration, the advantage of ColdFusion is that it makes things a little quicker. Instead of having to use HTML to create each and every page on a site, you can build pages quickly off of pre-created templates and infuse your databased information.
If your website needs include heavy database reliance, then ColdFusion hosting may be for you. You can connect to and utilize Microsoft SQL, Oracle, DB2, and Microsoft Access with ColdFusion hosting. The ColdFusion application enables users to:
- 1. Connect a backend database
- 2. Query to backend database
- 3. Allow users to upload/download their files on server
- 4. Embed Email messaging feature
- 5. Embed Shopping Cart
- 6. Create Members area with their own login details
- 7. Create/Manage scheduled tasks
- 8. Publish web site/pages
- 9. Manage own space
- 10. Offers administration interface which enables users to customize their ColdFusion environment
Though the user friendly ColdFusion Studio is available, ColdFusion is often used by developers working with clients to build comprehensive and unique websites. While ColdFusion hosting is offered by hosting companies with shared hosting plans, this may not be the way to get the best performance from ColdFusion. You can get ColdFusion hosting with dedicated servers, so check with your hosting provider.
Why would you want to find a comprehensive ColdFusion hosting plan with a provider? ColdFusion hosting uses a separate server that your web hosting company must communicate with via HTTP requests. That’s just one of the reasons you need a good web hosting company proficient in ColdFusion hosting. You wouldn’t have to worry about acquiring server hardware, upgrading the operating system, installing or configuring the ColdFusion server software, monitoring the security of the Web server, or maintaining network connectivity. These are all things your ColdFusion hosting provider does for you.
But, not all hosting companies offer all manner of ColdFusion hosting support. Some may just host it without being to offer you help with the coding. Or, if you go the shared hosting route for ColdFusion, you may not have access to CFRegistry, CFAdminSecurity, CFExecute, CFContent. Asking questions from potential ColdFusion hosting providers will give you the information you need to get the exact kind of hosting and support you’ll need.
