Content Management System Tool

In this article, I will discuss AEM[Adobe Experience Manager]

AEM is a Content Management System Tool....

Note points:

1. Starting AEM by using this Command in CMD:

Author: java -Xmx2048m -jar aem-author-p4502.jar -gui

2. Change AEM jar file name to:

a. Author: java -Xmx2048m -jar aem-author-p4502.jar -gui

b. Publisher: java -Xmx2048m -jar aem-publisher-p4502.jar -gui

3. To avoid Un-response in a browser, While installing packages failures,

packages Slowly installation, stuck in the middle of package installation,

Java Heap Issues, OutOfMemory Issues Increase heap size to maximum

size while running AEM jar file by using -Xmx2048m.

WHAT DOES AEM DO, AND WHAT IS AEM USED FOR?

AEM serves as a centralized hub for content creation, management, and delivery. It provides content authors and marketers with intuitive tools and workflows to create, edit, and publish content without the need for extensive technical knowledge. AEM offers a wide range of features, including content versioning, workflow management, multi-site management, and analytics integration. Organizations leverage AEM to create and manage websites, landing pages, digital forms, mobile applications, and more.

What is CMS?

A software application that allows users to create, manage, and publish digital content, usually on websites. * Content types include text, images, videos, documents, and even web pages.

Provides a user-friendly interface that allows users to manage content without needing to know HTML, CSS, or other web development languages.

A CMS can provide advanced features, such as user management, version control, and workflows, which can help organizations manage complex websites with multiple stakeholders.

A CMS can help improve workflow and collaboration among multiple users and can include built-in SEO tools to improve a website’s visibility in search engine results.

A CMS can be used for a variety of purposes beyond website management, such as document management, digital asset management, and e-commerce.

Why CMS?

Makes it easier to manage and update a website. * Instead of needing to know how to write code or use complex software, non-technical users can use a CMS to create, edit, and publish content.

Helps maintain consistency in branding and design. * Since we can use customizable templates and styles to ensure a consistent look and feel across the website.

Improves workflow and collaboration among multiple users. * Since it provides a centralized platform where users can share and edit content.

A CMS can save time and money. * Reducing the need for IT support or web development services, since non-technical users can make updates and changes without needing to rely on specialized experts.

A CMS can provide flexibility and customization options. * Allowing organizations to tailor the website to their specific needs and goals, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all solution.

AEM is a CMS. But what sets it apart from traditional CMS? And why should I use it?

1. Integration with Adobe products: AEM is tightly integrated with other Adobe products, such as Photoshop, Analytics, and Target, Experience Platform, allowing organizations to create a seamless digital experience across multiple channels.

If you’re building a website, you’re gonna need these tools sooner or later. AEM just makes the integration so easy with these.

2. Content flexibility: With support for a wide range of content types, such as rich media, interactive forms, and user-generated content, experience fragments. AEM allows users to create and manage content more flexibly and dynamically.

This allows organizations to create more engaging and interactive digital experiences for their users.

3. Personalization: AEM provides powerful tools for creating personalized experiences for website visitors, with the ability to target content and recommendations based on user behavior and preferences.

This, along with the help of Adobe products like Target, AEP & and Analytics can help organizations increase engagement and conversion rates.

4. Scalability: AEM is designed to handle large volumes of content and traffic, making it a good fit for large enterprises and organizations with complex digital needs.

Along with a DAM which can store documents, images, videos, and other content that can be then authored/added to the website, makes it an almost one-stop solution for an organization

5. Customization: AEM provides tools and documentation that not only tell you how to use the built-in features but also customize/modify and add more similar features to your website.

This is where developers come in to take AEM to the next level where you get all the features of a CMS, along with the flexibility and customization of a non-CMS website.

AEM Local Setup

“How to get AEM Jar , and why is it so difficult to get one?”

While there are other content management systems and web development tools available that are free and open source, AEM offers advanced features and capabilities that are valuable to many enterprise-level customers and organizations. Therefore,

Adobe has decided to keep AEM as a commercial product to generate revenue from its sales and to protect the intellectual property and proprietary information that it contains.

To get started with development in AEM, these are the 5 things you need:

Executable .jar file & liscence.txt : For this, your organization must be a solution partner with Adobe. Or you would need to purchase it from Adobe. ( Which is easier said than done )

AEM Welcome Screen: When you first launch a fresh AEM instance, you will be presented with the AEM Welcome Screen. This screen provides you with a quick overview of the AEM interface and key features. You can explore the various options available, such as accessing the touch-optimized UI or the classic UI, or creating a new project.

AEM Sites Console: AEM provides a powerful tool called the Sites Console, which allows you to manage the entire lifecycle of your website. From creating a new site to managing templates and pages, the Sites Console is a great place to get started when building your first AEM site. You can check out the tools console as well by clicking the “hammer(tool)” icon on the left navbar in the welcome screen.

Familiarity with the application : Just play around with the application for a while ( even if you don’t understand it for now). Look at the different features, OOTB ( out-of-the-box ) things & tools provided.

Check out the OOTB website: After the server has started, it should have an already created OOTB website ( We-retail or WKND or Adobe Core Components ). Open it up and explore.

Building and deploying for the first time.

While you see websites already created in AEM the first time you start it, the first question after you go through them is,

“How do I get started with a fresh website in AEM on my own?”