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XM Cloud content sync from prod to uat or UAT to prod step by step

When working with Sitecore, it’s common to need content synchronization across environments. Today, I’ll walk you through the steps to sync content from Production to UAT/TEST and vice versa. Steps to Follow 1. Set Up Your Workspace Create a folder on your computer where you will manage the script files and exported data. Open the folder path in PowerShell to begin scripting. We need to run some scripts in PowerShell to update the folder with the basic requirements for syncing content. PS C:\Soft\ContentSync> dotnet new tool-manifest PS C:\Soft\ContentSync> dotnet nuget add source -n Sitecore https://nuget.sitecore.com/resources/v3/index.json PS C:\Soft\ContentSync> dotnet tool install Sitecore.CLI PS C:\Soft\ContentSync> dotnet sitecore cloud login If the above error occurs, you will need to run a different command to resolve the issue. PS C:\Soft\ContentSync> dotnet sitecore init now, Again run above command to open and authenticate with XM Cloud. It will be there a...

Sitecore Smart Publishing

 Sitecore Smart Publishing


Smart Publishing in Sitecore is a feature that enables you to publish only the content that has changed since the last publishing. It is a more efficient method of publishing compared to full publishing, as it saves time and resources by not processing content that hasn't been altered.

Here's an example to illustrate how smart publishing works:

  1. A content author updates a page on the website.
  2. The content author requests a smart publish for the updated page.
  3. Sitecore only processes the updated page and its dependencies, such as images or templates used by the page.
  4. The updated page is published to the web database.

This type of publishing is particularly useful for large websites with a large amount of content, as it reduces the amount of time and resources required for publishing. The use of smart publishing also ensures that changes are made visible to the public in a timely manner, without having to wait for a full publish to complete.

In conclusion, smart publishing in Sitecore provides a fast and efficient way of publishing content changes, while also reducing the load on the system, making it an ideal option for busy websites with frequent updates.




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