Pimcore: Product Configuration, Integration, and Workflow Management Training Course

Introduction to Pimcore

• Exploration of Pimcore’s architecture and core modules
• Distinguishing PIM from MDM: fundamental concepts within Pimcore
• Navigating the user interface

Building and Configuring Products

• Process for generating new product objects
• Structuring data: classes and field definitions
• Setting up product hierarchies and inheritance models

Configuring Product Views and Attributes

• Tailoring product views and tab arrangements
• Specifying attributes: text, numeric, select, relational, and custom fields
• Implementing business rules, validations, and selection lists

Event-Driven Integration via Datahub and Kafka

• Overview of Pimcore Datahub and GraphQL
• Setting up event-based synchronization with Apache Kafka
• Enabling real-time dissemination of product data changes

Governing Access and User Roles

• Formation of user groups and role definitions
• Allocation of permissions for requesters, approvers, and viewers
• Controlling object access and content visibility

Updating Products and Tracking History

• Modifying product details and initiating updates
• Maintaining change logs using Pimcore’s versioning and logging features
• Reviewing audit histories and utilizing rollback capabilities

Workflow and Document Administration

• Designing multi-step approval workflows
• Establishing area-specific approval roles and validation gates
• Securing document storage with role-based access controls

Recap and Future Directions