How To Use Maven to Install Schema App's AEM Connector

The Schema App AEM Connector can be installed as a dependency in Maven.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Download the latest version of the Schema App Connector on Maven
• Modifying POM Files to Install the Connector
  • 1. Within all/pom.xml
  • 2. Modify the filter.xml file.
  • 3. Changes in ui.apps/pom.xml
  • 4. With the base level pom.xml
• How to Set Up the Schema App Connector on AEM
  • Step 1: Select Your Deployment Type in Schema App
  • Step 2: Set up the Schema App Connector Configuration on AEM
  • Step 3: Apply Schema App Configuration to your pages

Download the latest version of the Schema App Connector on Maven

You can find all versions of the Schema App Connector on Maven here. We always recommend installing the latest version. 

We recently released version 2.0 of the Schema App Connector for AEM, as shown in the screenshot above. This is the version you would replace [version_number] with when adding the dependency.  

Modifying POM Files to Install the Connector

To install the Connector, you will need to modify three pom.xml files and the filter.xml file. This will install the core and UI of the Connector on your AEM system and enable our scheduler to update your markup.

When installing the Connector, ensure the file type is a zip file and NOT a pom file. Only zip installations are supported. 

1. Within all/pom.xml

Under the <build>/<plugins>/<plugin> section, add the following. 

If the “org.apache.jackrabbit” plugin is already added to your pom, you can simply copy and paste the embedded section from the snippet below. Be sure to adjust the target based on your application and note this target for future steps.

<build>
    <plugins>
        <plugin>
            <groupId>org.apache.jackrabbit</groupId>
            <artifactId>filevault-package-maven-plugin</artifactId>
            <extensions>true</extensions>
            <configuration>
                <embedded>
                    <groupId>com.schemaapp</groupId>
                    <artifactId>schemaapp.all</artifactId>
                    <type>zip</type>
                    <filter>true</filter>
                    <!-- Adjust this target based on your application and save this value -->
                    <target>/apps/schemaappsite-connector/application/install</target>
                </embedded>
            </configuration>
        </plugin>
    </plugins>
</build>

<dependency>
  <groupId>com.schemaapp</groupId>
  <artifactId>schemaapp.all</artifactId>
  <type>zip</type>
</dependency>

<dependency>
    <groupId>com.schemaapp</groupId>
    <artifactId>schemaapp.all</artifactId>
    <type>zip</type>
</dependency>

Add the following under the dependencies section:

<dependency>
   <groupId>com.schemaapp</groupId>
   <artifactId>schemaapp.all</artifactId>
   <version>[version_number]</version>
   <type>zip</type>
</dependency>

Step 1: Select Your Deployment Type in Schema App

Note: A project on Schema App consists of a group of URLs. Every site on AEM should have a configuration that is linked to a project on Schema App (i.e. one configuration for every AEM site).

1. Login to Schema App, select the appropriate project and click the dropdown to access the settings.
2. Click "Add Website" and enter the base URL / Domain of your AEM website.
3. Under Deployment Settings, select Adobe Experience Manager.
4. In the Deployment Settings dropdown, copy the API Key and Account ID to your clipboard. You will need this information for registration on AEM. 

Step 3: Apply Schema App Configuration to your pages

1. Go to your AEM home page.
2. Click on ‘Sites’.
    
3. Select the site that you want the configuration earlier created to apply to.
   
    
4. On the top menu bar, click ‘Properties’.
   
5. Click on the ‘Cloud Services’ tab.
   

    

    
6. Select the appropriate configuration created earlier in the drop-down menu.
   
7. Click Save and Close.