Scheduled Content Synchronization Across CMS-Linked Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Moving complex data structures across different computer systems is challenging and requires manual intervention, leading to inefficiencies and potential human errors.
Innovation Solution
Automated data movement techniques using scheduling definitions that specify a source, target, and time or event to synchronize content across computer systems, leveraging content management systems to transport content packages efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual intervention is used to move complex data structures across computer systems, then flexibility and control are maintained, but human errors increase and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service automation where the data movement process automatically identifies, packages, and transfers complex data structures between systems without human intervention. The scheduling definition and content management system work autonomously to execute data synchronization tasks, eliminating manual operations and associated human errors.
2Productivity
If manual processes are used for data synchronization, then resource usage is lower, but productivity and efficiency are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic action through scheduled data synchronization operations. The scheduling definition specifies time-based triggers that automatically initiate data movement at optimal intervals, enabling efficient batch processing that maximizes productivity while managing resource consumption through controlled, periodic execution rather than continuous operation.
3Loss of time
If complex data structures are moved manually, then control over the process is maintained, but the process becomes time consuming and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The content management system acts as an intermediary between source and target systems, automatically handling the complex task of moving complex data structures. The scheduling definition serves as a mediator that orchestrates the data movement process, translating high-level synchronization requirements into automated execution steps, thereby reducing both time and operational complexity.
4Ease of operation
If automated scheduling is implemented, then productivity increases and manual tasks are eliminated, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses copying mechanisms to replicate data structures and scheduling definitions across systems. By creating and managing copies of data packages through automated processes, the system simplifies operations while the underlying complexity is encapsulated within the content management system's copy management infrastructure, hiding complexity from users.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure include techniques for moving data. In one embodiment, a schedule definition is defined on one system and sent to an associated CMS. The schedule definition may include a target, objects or packages, source, and time or event to start the transport of associated content. When the time or event occur, the associated CMS retrieves the content from the backend application server and sends an event to another CMS associated with the target backend application server. The content is transported from the associated CMS to the target backend application automatically. Content may be moved automatically between a plurality of systems to synchronize content across a content network.