Bulk Import tool - AEM

The Bulk Import tool in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) as a Cloud Service to import assets in bulk from cloud storage providers like Azure Blob Storage and Amazon S3. The tool allows administrators to efficiently migrate large volumes of assets without custom coding. Key features include:

• Configuration: Save import configurations for single or repeated use.
• Filtering: Optionally filter assets by file size or MIME type.
• Import Modes: Define how to handle existing assets during import.
• Scheduling: Schedule imports for single or periodic execution.
• Job Status: Monitor the status and details of import jobs.

This tool is particularly useful for large-scale migrations and occasional bulk asset ingestions.

How to create an experience fragment in AEM?

Below are the steps to create an Experience Fragment (XF) in AEM:

1. Open AEM and navigate to the Assets console.
2. Click on the Experience Fragments folder on the left side of the console.
3. Click on the "Create" button at the top of the console and select "Experience Fragment" from the dropdown menu.
4. Fill in the required fields in the "Create Experience Fragment" dialog box, including the XF's name, title, and description. You can also select a thumbnail image to represent the XF.
5. Click on the "Create" button to create the XF.
6. Once the XF has been created, you can begin authoring it by clicking on the "Open" button next to its name in the Assets console.
7. The authoring mode for an XF is similar to the standard AEM authoring environment. You can add components and content to the XF, as well as define variations that can be used to tailor the XF for different audiences or use cases.
8. Once you have finished authoring the XF, you can publish it to make it available for use in your AEM sites. To publish the XF, select it in the Assets console and click on the "Publish" button at the top of the console. You can choose to publish the XF as a draft or a final version, and select the channels or audiences that should have access to it.
9. After the XF has been published, you can use it in your AEM sites by adding it as a component to a page or template. When the page or template is rendered, the XF will be displayed with its defined content and variations.