What is a CM server?

A Content Management (CM) server shows the master database, so that content authors can create and preview site changes before publishing the content to the web database. For example, the CM server has the processing, reporting, and indexing roles disabled.

What is the difference between CM and CD?

Zones – Usually CM servers are kept in DCLAN Zone which is usually not accessible out side the client network. CD Servers are kept in DMZ which is globally accessible for public facing sites. Connection String – In Connection String for CM Server you will get connection strings for Core, Master and/or Web database.

How do I access ClearCase?

Procedure

1. Open the Login to ClearCase dialog box.
2. Type your user name into the User Name text box.
3. Type your password into the Password text box.
4. If you want the server URL and the user name to be stored for future Eclipse sessions of the current workspace, select Store and reuse credentials.

What is core database in Sitecore?

The Core database: Stores the configuration and settings for the Sitecore user interface, as well as store information such as users’ preferences, event queues, and more. Developers may extend or customize items in the Core database – for example, as part of creating or modifying an interface.

What is content delivery Sitecore?

The Content Delivery (CD) role handles requests from visitors across channels, determines which content to serve, and renders output in the relevant format for the channel. You can configure one or more content delivery servers for improved scalability and better performance.

What database does Sitecore use?

CMS databases (SQL Server) Sitecore CMS uses the following three SQL Server databases: Core – contains all settings, like a large configuration file for the Sitecore user interface. You can use this if you are customizing Sitecore, for example, by adding new applications to the Sitecore desktop.

What is Sitecore API?

The Sitecore Item Web API provides access to an HTTP-based REST-style web service that outputs JSON and enables HTML5, JavaScript, and mobile applications to retrieve and manipulate Sitecore content efficiently and securely. The Sitecore Item Web API runs on Sitecore 6.6 or later.

What is CM and CD in Sitecore?

Create, manage and deliver content to users with assigned Sitecore roles. Sitecore has two concepts known as content management (CM) and content delivery (CD) instances or roles. Each performing a very different role to the other.

What is CD server in Sitecore?

Building a Content Delivery (CD) server. The role of the content delivery server is to deliver content from the web database to the public. A configured CD server should have no access to the master database or its search indexes. There is no access to any master resources.