Minions
Version:
The Minions role is an instance of the Commerce Engine that runs independently and supports asynchronous processing.
Supported infrastructure
You can host the Minions role on:
Refer to the Sitecore Commerce compatibility table for compatible versions.
Reference structure
The Minions role has its place in the Sitecore reference structure. It can be referenced by other roles, and it can also reference other roles.
Referenced by
The Minions role is not referenced by other roles.
References
The Minions role references the following roles:
Storage roles
| Role name | Connection string name | Port | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global database | Global | 1433 | SQL | |
| Shared Environments database | SitecoreCommerce9_SharedEnvironments | 1433 | SQL |
Application roles
| Role name | Connection string name | Default Port | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| xm-content-management | None - see notes. | HTTPS | Accesses items via the Sitecore Services Client. |
Search indexes
| Index | Port, Solr | Port, Azure Search | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalog Items Scope index | 8983 | 443 | HTTPS | |
| Customers Scope index | 8983 | 443 | HTTPS | |
| Orders Scope index | 8983 | 443 | HTTPS |
Privacy and security
The Minions role handles personal data in the following ways:
- Processes Orders and Customers which contain personal data.
Refer to the Sitecore Commerce DevOps Guide for steps to secure the Minions role.
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