AEM 6.5 LTS Replication
Route user requests to the appropriate specialist skill based on intent.
Intent Router
| User Intent | Skill | Path |
|---|---|---|
| Configure replication agents (default, dispatcher flush, reverse replication) | Configure Replication Agent | configure-replication-agent/SKILL.md |
| Activate or deactivate content using UI or workflows | Replicate Content | replicate-content/SKILL.md |
| Use Replication API programmatically in custom code | Replication API | replication-api/SKILL.md |
| Diagnose blocked queues, connectivity issues, or distribution problems | Troubleshoot Replication | troubleshoot-replication/SKILL.md |
| End-to-end workflows: new environment setup, incident response, performance optimization | Replication Orchestrator | replication-orchestrator/SKILL.md |
How to Use
- Match the user's request to one row in the Intent Router table above.
- Read the linked SKILL.md for that specialist skill.
- Follow the workflow and guidance defined in that skill.
- For complex scenarios spanning multiple skills (e.g., configure agent then troubleshoot), start with the primary intent and cross-reference as needed.
Skill Overview
Configure Replication Agent
Set up and configure replication agents for:
- Default agents: Author to Publish content distribution
- Dispatcher Flush agents: Cache invalidation
- Reverse replication: Publish to Author user-generated content flow
- Multiple publish instances: Load balancing and high availability
When to use: First-time setup, adding new publish instances, reconfiguring agents
Replicate Content
Activate and deactivate content through:
- Quick Publish: Simple one-click activation
- Manage Publication: Advanced scheduling and approval workflows
- Tree Activation: Hierarchical bulk publishing
- Package Manager: Specific content set distribution
- Workflows: Approval-based publishing
- Scheduled Activation: Time-based content publishing
When to use: Publishing pages, assets, or DAM content; unpublishing content
Replication API
Programmatic replication using official AEM 6.5 LTS public APIs:
- Replicator interface: Core replication methods
- ReplicationOptions: Configure synchronous/asynchronous, agent filtering
- ReplicationStatus: Query replication state
- AgentManager, ReplicationQueue, ReplicationListener: Advanced queue management and monitoring
When to use: Custom code integration, bulk operations, workflow process steps, servlets
Troubleshoot Replication
Diagnose and fix common issues:
- Blocked queues: FIFO queue failures
- Connection errors: Network, authentication, SSL issues
- Content not appearing: Dispatcher cache, permissions
- Agent configuration: URI, credentials, triggers
- Event queue issues: Stuck replication jobs
When to use: Replication failures, performance issues, content not distributing
Replication Orchestrator
Coordinates end-to-end replication workflows spanning multiple sub-skills:
- New Environment Setup: Configure agents → Test replication → Troubleshoot
- Production Incident Response: Diagnose → Fix → Verify
- Performance Optimization: Monitor → Tune → Validate
- Migration Preparation: Audit → Plan → Execute
When to use: Multi-step scenarios requiring coordination across configure, replicate, API, and troubleshoot skills
Common Workflows
First-Time Setup
- Use Configure Replication Agent to set up default agent
- Use Replicate Content to test with a sample page
- If issues occur, use Troubleshoot Replication
Production Operations
- Use Replicate Content for day-to-day publishing
- Use Replication API for automated/bulk operations
- Use Troubleshoot Replication when issues arise
Advanced Integration
- Use Replication API to understand available methods
- Use Configure Replication Agent to understand agent configuration
- Use Troubleshoot Replication for debugging custom replication code
Foundation References
Shared reference materials used across all replication skills:
- Agent Types: Default, Dispatcher Flush, Reverse, and Static agents
- Queue Mechanics: FIFO processing, retry logic, queue management
- AEM 6.5 LTS Guardrails: Service users, timeouts, batch limits, best practices
- API Quick Reference: Replicator, ReplicationOptions, ReplicationStatus methods
Official Documentation
All skills reference official Adobe AEM 6.5 LTS documentation:
Related Skills
- AEM Workflow: Integrate replication with approval workflows
- Dispatcher: Configure Dispatcher Flush agents for cache invalidation
Migration to AEM as a Cloud Service
AEM as a Cloud Service uses the Sling Distribution API instead of replication agents. If planning migration:
- Review Cloud Service Distribution Documentation
- For code migration patterns, see
skills/aem/cloud-service/skills/best-practices/references/replication.md - Avoid agent-specific coupling (filter by agent ID) to reduce migration complexity