Edge segmentation and Streaming Segmentation | Community
Skip to main content
V
vs1985
Level 2
October 11, 2023
Solved

Edge segmentation and Streaming Segmentation

  • October 11, 2023
  • 1 reply
  • 3371 views

The profiles qualify for an audience in real time in the profile ui , weather streaming evaluation has been selected or the edge evaluation has been selected , 

so what is the difference between the two ? When a edge segmentation enabled audience is activated to a streaming destination lets say using HTTP API does it reach faster to the endpoint as compared to streaming segmentation enabled audience what difference does it make in terms of data reaching to a destination ?

 

    This post is no longer active and is closed to new replies. Need help? Start a new post to ask your question.
    Best answer by arpan-garg

    Hi @vs1985 

    It seems there might be some confusion. The Edge server does not offer a distinct destination catalog or nor is a separate tool from AEP. Instead, it functions as an infrastructure setup to ensure data is transmitted to AEP through the edge. This setup proves useful in specific scenarios, such as when personalizing website content through AEP and Adobe Target. Data promptly reaches AEP via the Adobe Edge network utilizing WebSdk. If your end goal is to transmit data to an HTTP API destination, employing edge segmentation does not seem to differ significantly from streaming segmentation.

     

    Attaching a reference diagram to make it more clear, creating a segment in AEP and chosing evaluation method as edge means it will be evaluated at the edge network

    1 reply

    arpan-garg
    Community Advisor
    arpan-gargCommunity Advisor
    Community Advisor
    October 11, 2023

    Hi @vs1985 

     

    It is always possible for a profile to qualify for a segment immediately, regardless of whether it is Edge or Streaming. The distinction typically lies in how you intend to use it. The criteria you apply to evaluate a streaming segment may not be applicable to an edge segment and vice versa. When you create an edge segment, the evaluation occurs on the edge server, allowing you to personalize your page almost instantly. However, with a streaming segment, it might take a few more seconds or minutes to achieve the same result.

     

     

     

     

      V
      vs1985Author
      Level 2
      October 11, 2023

      Thanks @arpan-garg , can you please elaborate a bit more about this edge server ? Is "HTTP API" in the destination catalogue an edge server ? 

        arpan-garg
        Community Advisor
        arpan-gargCommunity AdvisorAccepted solution
        Community Advisor
        October 11, 2023

        Hi @vs1985 

        It seems there might be some confusion. The Edge server does not offer a distinct destination catalog or nor is a separate tool from AEP. Instead, it functions as an infrastructure setup to ensure data is transmitted to AEP through the edge. This setup proves useful in specific scenarios, such as when personalizing website content through AEP and Adobe Target. Data promptly reaches AEP via the Adobe Edge network utilizing WebSdk. If your end goal is to transmit data to an HTTP API destination, employing edge segmentation does not seem to differ significantly from streaming segmentation.

         

        Attaching a reference diagram to make it more clear, creating a segment in AEP and chosing evaluation method as edge means it will be evaluated at the edge network

          Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement

          Loading footer...