Configuring Synchronization Targets

A Synchronization Target is used to collect tracking information collected on the Presentation Server. Tracking information is used to compile statistics concerning the progress of Online Marketing Initiatives. A Synchronization Target allows you to configure a URL to a presentation server where tracking information is collected for Online Marketing.

About this task

You can configure Synchronization Target for each Publication (useful if you publish content to different Web sites). A Synchronization Target polls the Tracking Core at configured intervals and picks up sessions that have not changed in the last 20 minutes (configurable).

Procedure

  1. Open the Content Manager Explorer.
  2. In the System Administration view, navigate to the Synchronization Targets node.
  3. Select Synchronization Targets in the Shortcuts area and do one of the following:
    • Right-click Synchronization Targets and select New > Synchronization Target.
    • Access the Administration tab in the Ribbon and select New Synchronization Target.
  4. In the General tab, specify:
    • Name—enter a logical name.
    • Description—enter a description.
    • Active—deselect to deactivate the Synchronization Target, for example if a server is offline.
  5. Specify Web Tracking Synchronization Server details:
    • Url—the fully qualified URL of the Webtrackingsync.aspx or webtracking.jsp that perform asset tracking.
    • Domain—the user domain name.
    • Username—the name of a user that can connect to the Url, for example administrator.
    • Password—the password used by the Username.
  6. Click Save and Close.