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BumsuKim · 2/11/25

Hello,

I need to deploy a large number of DAM assets from an AEM Author instance to the Publish server. Currently, I'm considering two approaches:

Packaging & Replication – Creating a package of assets, replicating it, and then deploying it to the Publish instance.

Activate Tree Function – Using AEM’s "Activate Tree" feature to publish assets in bulk.

Are there any better or more efficient methods for handling this? I’d appreciate any recommendations.

Thanks!

arunpatidar · 2/11/25

The only risk I see with both approaches is that the Publish instances might get overloaded.

You can opt for tree activation, as it replicates 20 items at once and then pauses and again 20 and so on.

Alternatively, you can use ACS AEM Commons Bulk Workflow Manager for more granular control.

anupampat · 2/11/25

Packaging & Replication may not be the best solution as DAM assets are usually very high in size, so a better way would be to Publish the parent path and let AEM take care of it or use https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-manager-cloud-service/content/migration-journe...

Regards,

Anupam Patra

arunpatidar · 2/11/25

The only risk I see with both approaches is that the Publish instances might get overloaded.

You can opt for tree activation, as it replicates 20 items at once and then pauses and again 20 and so on.

Alternatively, you can use ACS AEM Commons Bulk Workflow Manager for more granular control.

Best Practices for Bulk Deploying DAM Assets from AEM Author to Publish