Content Management (CM)
The Content Management (CM) role enables authors to create, manage, and publish content.
Supported infrastructure
You can host the CM role on:
Refer to the Sitecore compatibility table for compatible versions.
Reference structure
The CM 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 CM role is referenced by the following roles:
References
The CM role references the following roles:
Storage roles
|
Role name |
Connection string name |
Port |
Type |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
master |
1433 |
SQL | ||
|
core |
1433 |
SQL | ||
|
web |
1433 |
SQL | ||
|
reporting |
1433 |
SQL |
Connection required for reporting database re-build even if you having a dedicated xDB Reporting role. | |
|
messaging |
1433 |
SQL |
If you install using SIF, SQL is the default provider. Not applicable to Experience Manager. | |
|
experienceforms |
1433 |
SQL | ||
|
exm.master |
1433 |
SQL |
Not applicable to Experience Manager | |
|
session |
1433 |
SQL |
Optional, for SQL session state provider | |
|
6379 |
HTTP |
Optional, for Redis session state provider | ||
|
sharedsession |
1433 |
SQL |
Optional, for SQL session state provider | |
|
6379 |
HTTP |
Optional, for Redis session state provider |
Application roles
|
Role name |
Connection string name |
Port |
Type |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
xconnect.collection |
443 |
HTTPS |
The xConnect Collection Search service acts as a xConnect Collection service for the CM role | |
|
xdb.referencedata.client |
443 |
HTTPS | ||
|
xdb.marketingautomation.operations.client |
443 |
HTTPS | ||
|
xdb.marketingautomation.reporting.client |
443 |
HTTPS | ||
|
N/A - see notes |
443 |
HTTPS |
The xDB Reporting service URL is configured in <content management root>\App_Config\Sitecore\Marketing.xDB\Sitecore.Xdb.Remote.Client.config | |
|
N/A - see notes |
443 |
HTTPS |
The xDB Processing service URL is configured in <content management root>\App_Config\Sitecore\Marketing.xDB\Sitecore.Xdb.Remote.Client.config | |
|
N/A - see notes |
443 |
HTTPS | ||
|
N/A - see notes |
80/443 |
HTTP/HTTPS |
Service url is configured in the <content management root>\App_Config\Modules\PublishingService\Sitecore.Publishing.Service.Config | |
|
N/A - see notes |
5000 |
HTTPS |
Service url is configured in the <content management root>\App_ConfigIncludeY.Commerce.Engine\Sitecore.Commerce.Engine.Connect.config |
If you have a dedicated xDB Reporting role or xDB Processing role, you must include the following API key in the CM connection strings configuration file:
|
Role |
Connection string name |
Type |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
reporting.apikey |
Unique string |
Required if you use a dedicated xDB Reporting role. Not required if CM connects directly to the reporting database. | |
The following client certificates are required in a secure production environment:
|
Role |
Connection string name |
Type |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
xconnect.collection.certificate |
Certificate | ||
|
xdb.referencedata.client.certificate |
Certificate | ||
|
xdb.marketingautomation.operations.client.certificate |
Certificate | ||
|
xdb.marketingautomation.reporting.client.certificate |
Certificate |
Search indexes
The Content Search provider determines how the CD role connects to the indexes. Sitecore supports Azure Search, Solr and Lucene.
Lucene is recommended for developer environments only. Not recommended or supported in a production environment.
|
Index |
Port, Solr |
Port, Azure Search |
Type |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8983 |
443 |
HTTPS | ||
|
8983 |
443 |
HTTPS | ||
|
8983 |
443 |
HTTPS | ||
|
8983 |
443 |
HTTPS |
Only for XP installations | |
|
8983 |
443 |
HTTPS |
Only for XP installations | |
|
8983 |
443 |
HTTPS |
Only for XP installations | |
|
8983 |
443 |
HTTPS |
Only for XP installations | |
|
8983 |
443 |
HTTPS |
Only for XP installations | |
|
8983 |
443 |
HTTPS |
Only for XP installations | |
|
8983 |
443 |
HTTPS |
Only for XP installations | |
|
8983 |
443 |
HTTPS |
Only for XP installations |
For more information, see:
Cloud Services
|
Role Name |
Port |
Type |
Endpoint URL |
|---|---|---|---|
|
443 |
HTTPS |
geoip-ces.cloud.sitecore.net | |
|
443 |
HTTPS |
devicedetection-ces.cloud.sitecore.net | |
|
443 |
HTTPS |
Multiple endpoints |
For more information, see:
Other
The CM role includes a reference to the Package Management Service via the PackageManagementServiceUrl connection string.
Privacy and security
The CM role handles personal data in the following ways:
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Handles authentication and authorization of content editors and other business users.
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Allows the management of website user accounts and authorization.
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Hosts the business tools for accessing and managing Experience Database contacts and interactions.
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Hosts the Experience Profile which shows Commerce customer and order information.
Refer to the Security Guide for steps to secure the CM role.