Tip for ColdFusion Builder - Adding a New Server via RDS

Something I (somehow) worked out a while ago for adding a new ColdFusion server in ColdFusion builder, that I'm not sure is widely known.

Adding a new server to ColdFusion Builder can be a bit of a pain, as you have to remember / work out a stack of details about the server, and make sure you get it 100% correct when enterting the details into all the boxes.  This can be even more complicated if you have a JEE install of ColdFusion, and/or are working with remote servers.

There is actually an easier way baked into Builder already!

1. Go to Windows > Preferences > RDS Configuration (or through any one of the RDS views) and create a RDS connection to the server in question.
2. Go to the Server View, and click 'Add a Server'. This will now give you the option of importing from an RDS connection. Do that.
3. You should now have all the fields of the Server pre-populated for you, for a connection.
4. Add in any extra configuration you like from here - virtual hosts, folders mappings etc.
5. You are now done.

I'm speaking at the cf.Objective() keynote

A little late to the party, but I'm really honoured to announce that I was invited to speak for part of the keynote at cf.Objective() in this year. I'll be joined by such venerable cohorts as Ray Camden, Scott Stroz, Jason Dean and Bob Silverberg, so it should be a great time all around, and we may even learn at thing or too as well.

Don't also forget, there are the Lighting / Pecha Kucha talks at cf.Objective() again this year. These talks are a great way to get your feet wet for presenting at a conference, and can also just be a whole load of fun, so if you are interested, sign up right away.

Either way, I look forward to seeing everyone at cf.Objective(), it's going to be a great time!