One option could be to keep track of the pages/ content loaction that are getting updated and create a package with those filters to deploy on 6.5 instance

please specify the error you're getting on installing service pack. The error you've shared is coming on installation of forms add-on I believe

@mahehnder  Please install Service Pack 6.4.8 prior to forms package as it is a dependency. You can get it from software distribution portal.

@Snow123 - As this this in-place upgrade that is you're upgrading an existing aem instance, it will have all the data in it already and node/ data stores will be upgraded as well.There is no need for any othe backups except you would backup this instance at all steps to prevent loss in case of issue...

@TB3dock - The other possibility is to use CLoud Manager API https://www.adobe.io/apis/experiencecloud/cloud-manager/api-reference.html#/Variables/patchEnvironmentVariables Here as well Adobe I/O integration is required which can be created by someone who's having the relavant permissions and can sh...

@X015206  I think you must have seen this link: https://tray.io/connectors/adobe-experience-manager-snowflake-integrationsDid you give it a try to see the demo and if meets your need? It might involve certain cost but you could explore.The other option is to connect to Snowflake APIs and meet your s...

Yes it would be the crx repository installation directlry, however it involve downtime ans you would have to plan accordingly. Online backups doesn't have downtime.

@ariesyinn  Yes it will. crx-quickstart contains the data store and the node store with all the repository information including versions and logs. However, it's a recommended way to back up a repository. It is recommended to go with online and offline backupshttps://experienceleague.adobe.com/docs/...

@hs06  You can add a Guest login link on your SSO login page and then implement Oak Custom login module. You would be able to add business logic to add the the user to specific groups programmatically so that they can complete the workflow.https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/external-authentication-aem-w...

Added Sling Referrer Filter config as well but not of much help