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This shift was intended to make ColdFusion better suited for modern and containerized (like Docker) environments where speed and minimal file size are critical.

: After extracting the zip, you use this command-line tool to "put together" your environment by adding specific modules (like cloud connectors or database drivers) only when necessary.

: Because it is a zip archive, it can be easily moved or deployed as a WAR file on JEE servers.

Unlike previous versions that required a full, heavy installer, the 2021 zip version allows you to assemble only the parts you need:

: It is designed for automation, allowing developers to configure and "put together" multiple instances quickly via scripts or command-line tools like wsconfig.jar .