Optimizing, Tuning, & Scaling ColdFusion
Threading
ColdFusion Scales Easily
Proper thread management is critical for ColdFusion performance. "Hung" threads pose significant risks, and thread queuing serves as a critical server protection mechanism.
Built-in ColdFusion Monitoring Tools
1. Metrics Logging
- Enable in Debug Output Settings
- Captures server performance snapshots
- Tracks thread and memory metrics
2. CFSTAT
- Command-line tool for real-time metrics
- Shows concurrent requests, queued requests, timeouts
Third-Party Monitoring Tools
1. FusionReactor
- Web metrics visualization
- Detailed logging
- Java performance monitoring
2. SeeFusion
- Server performance analysis
- Database logging capabilities
- Enterprise-level monitoring
Key Performance Monitoring Strategies
- Enable metrics logging
- Check connector port settings
- Monitor thread busy metrics
- Analyze logs during performance issues
- Use profiling tools sparingly
Recommended Actions
- Configure JVM logs
- Use built-in and third-party monitoring tools
- Regularly check thread and memory metrics
- Investigate external resource interactions causing thread hangs
Additional Help
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