Today I am going to explain a valuable tool in the Sitecore ecosystem which is Razl. We will understand what Sitecore Razl is, what are its features, and how to use it.
What is Sitecore Razl?
Sitecore Razl is a powerful content comparison and synchronization tool specifically designed for Sitecore. It enables users to compare and sync content between Sitecore instances, databases, or even different environments, making it an essential asset for multi-instance or multi-environment Sitecore implementations.
Razl allows developers to have a complete side-by-side comparison between two Sitecore databases, highlighting features that are missing or not up to date. Users can easily move missing items from one database to another.
Features
Visual Comparison: Razl offers an intuitive user interface that enables users to side-by-side compare objects, templates, layouts, media files, and other Sitecore content components visually. The visual comparison option makes it simple and quick to spot discrepancies.
Item Synchronization: Razl makes the process of synchronizing Sitecore content between two instances much easier. Users have the option to sync individual items or entire branches, guaranteeing that changes made in one place are precisely mirrored in another. For development teams operating in several contexts, this functionality is helpful.
Field-Level Comparison: Razl also enables users to compare particular fields of items by drilling down to the field level. This level of granularity is crucial when managing complex content structures and ensuring consistency across different Sitecore instances.
Configurable Comparison: Razl offers individualized comparison options (Lightning Mode, Hide Same Fields) that let users specify particular guidelines for contrasting and synchronizing content. Due to its adaptability, organizations can customize the tool to suit their particular needs and work processes.
Use Razl for Content Synchronization
To start working with Razl firstly you need to download the Razl software. You can download it from https://www.teamdevelopmentforsitecore.com/Download/Razl.
Note: Razl is paid software, so you need Product Key details to be entered after installation.
After installation of the Razl make sure to restart your system.
Now you need to establish the connections between the Razl and the database you want to compare and synchronize. You can establish the connection using a Direct connection or Package connection. You can read more about connections at https://hedgehogdevelopment.github.io/razl/connections.html
Once you set up the connections select one connection on the right and the other on the left side for comparison.
There are several basic symbol pairs in Sitecore Razl when comparing an item.
You can read more about comparison in Razl at https://hedgehogdevelopment.github.io/razl/comparing.html
References
1. Razl Documentation - https://hedgehogdevelopment.github.io/razl/
2. Sitecore Content Comparison with Razl - https://www.layeronemedia.com/en/Resources/Blog/Dazzlingly-Easy-Sitecore-Content-Comparison-with-Razl
That’s all for Today.
Happy Coding