Jeremy, thank you.
To give you an example of what I mean when I am a bit lost is this:
I am searching in the Allaire knowledge base for mySQL because I want to
know how
I can provide CF with the right mySQL driver which aren't there to my
knowledge by default.
When you search you will get a list of 3 articles. Nr. 15781 says that there
are new drivers.
Hurra ! I klick on the link and at the bottom I see: Workaround to download
the files.
There is nothing mentioned what to do with the file. :-(
I give you another example:
I bought a book from O'Reilly about mySQL. There is mentioned how to
download and install
mySQL. I did it how they mentioned. But there is no hint what to do if mySQL
isn't running. No hint of
troubleshooting. After a while inspecting a couple of forums we ended up
with an answer.
You have to adjust the rights in the Linux directories to let it execute.
You might say this should be quite clear. But again, I am not coming from
the UNIX-world. And therefore
for me it wasn't clear.
It is like you begin to puzzle if you are working with LINUX/UNIX. Every
piece you have to find out by reading
and see if and how it fits to the other modules/systems. And this is
time-consuming. I only do this because I am in search of the OS which is not
crashing twice a week.
I am not complaining about Allaire or O'Reilly but every peace helps how to
install and run it the proper way.
I send you a link of an article I found quite interesting about installing
mySQL/Linux/CF
http://cfml.de/_cfml/artikel/mysql.php3 (although it is written in german)
An article like this would be very helpful for eveybody.
(Of course what you wrote is very helpful too, and is another puzzle-piece)
Uwe
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeremy Allen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2000 10:03 PM
Subject: RE: More Linux Related Knowledgebase articles
Okay Just a quick overview of how I would approach this setup
As I have done it before :-)
First, Get mySQL, read over the documentation get mySQL setup
properly configured with proper permissions and administrators
and all that fun stuff.
Then, Get Apache installed and configured securely check out
Bugtraq for any new bugs patch emm, fix it all up get your
permissions and home directories worked out make sure Apache
supports DSO, so that you can use the ColdFusion module.
There are notes on how to configure Apache on your
most typical Linux distro int he 4.5 release notes.
then Install ColdFusion and test it out running w/Apache
and make sure ColdFusion, and Apache behave very well.
Now you can glue it all toghether by finding the 4.5 release notes
and following the simple instructions they have here.
"Configuring MySQL data sources on ColdFusion Server for Linux"
That is the heading you want to find in the release notes :)
I would post it here but I dont want to post redundant info to
the list. Allaire has ODBC drivers by Merant, and mySQL
has ODBC drivers called myODBC, so you actually have a choice.
Thats it, its not for the faint of heart and you have
to pay attention and be security concious or your box will
be secure (just as a NT box would)
Apache and MySQL, have wonderful documentation it may take a
little searching but I have met no great difficulty getting
either to work.
ColdFusion is a Binary installed program that should be
as simple as running the install script.
Jeremy Allen
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-----Original Message-----
From: CF-Talk [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2000 3:53 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: More Linux Related Knowledgebase articles
Jesse, it would be great to find an article about having mySQL, ColdFusion
and Linux integrating on a plattform from Allaire. I am coming from the
Windows world and I find it extremely difficult to get such a machine in
this combination up and running. I doesn't have to be necessarily a rule and
guide-paper. A Tips and Tricks paper with cooking advice would be enough.
Possible ?
For me personally the standard documentation Allaire provided especially on
the Linux OS version isn't very helpful. (It is more or less the same book
that you deliver with Windows with a bit Linux on top...)
I gave up reading it. Just a feedback.
Uwe
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jesse Noller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2000 7:48 PM
Subject: More Linux Related Knowledgebase articles
All-
I have added another KB article regarding running ColdFusion Server
on alternative Linux platforms. This one covers installation and
configuration on Debian GNU/Linux 2.2. Please feel free to read and send me
your comments.
ColdFusion Server 4.5.1 Installation and configuration on Debian GNU/Linux
2.2(Article 17481)
http://www.allaire.com/Handlers/index.cfm?ID=17481&Method=Full
As always, below are the existing articles covering this topic:
ColdFusion Server 4.5.1 Installation and configuration on SuSE Linux
6.4(Article 16994)
http://www.allaire.com/Handlers/index.cfm?ID=16994&Method=Full
ColdFusion Server 4.5.1 Installation and configuration on Slackware Linux
7.0(Article 16993)
http://www.allaire.com/Handlers/index.cfm?ID=16993&Method=Full
ColdFusion Server 4.5.1 Installation and configuration on Caldera OpenLinux
eServer 2.3(Article 16322)
http://www.allaire.com/Handlers/index.cfm?ID=16322&Method=Full
ColdFusion Server 4.5.1 Installation and configuration on Mandrake Linux
7.0(Article 16303)
http://www.allaire.com/Handlers/index.cfm?ID=16303&Method=Full
ColdFusion Server 4.5.1 Installation and configuration on RedHat Linux
6.2(Article 16302)
http://www.allaire.com/Handlers/index.cfm?ID=16302&Method=Full
All of these articles are being revised and amended. Some of the future ones
will cover:
Mandrake Linux 7.1
TurboLinux 6.0/6.1
Redhat Linux 7.0
Corel Linux "Deluxe"
SUSE Linux 6.4
FreeBSD 4.1
Slackware linux 7.1
Linux Kernel 2.4 tuning parameters
Apache 2.0 Specifications
Khttpd/TuX kernel module loading for Dynamic Content
Please Note: Allaire ONLY supports ColdFusion Server on Redhat Linux. These
directions are not supported by Allaire.
Please feel free to send me any comments or complaints.
-Jesse Noller
Enterprise Engineer
Allaire Corp.
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