Define a server instance

After installing ColdFusion in standalone mode, create an instance of ColdFusion using the ColdFusion Administrator.

  1. In the ColdFusion Administrator, go to Enterprise Manager > Instance Manager.

  2. Click Add New Instance.

  3. Enter the server name and server directory.

  4. (Optional) Check Create Windows Service.

  5. Click Submit.

    In the Instance Manager, start, stop, restart, delete, access website, or access administrator.

  6. Click the Edit icon to edit the instance manager.

  7. Edit the internal webserver port and load balancing factor.

    Load balancing factor represents the load the instance takes up. Load balancing factor is applicable only if the instance is part of the cluster.

    For example, the load balancing factor for the first instance is 1 and that of the second instance is 2. The second instance receives two times more requests.

  8. Click Submit.