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

Fundamentals of Pimcore

• Architectural overview and module composition of Pimcore
• Distinguishing PIM from MDM: foundational concepts within Pimcore
• Navigating the user interface and functional pathways

Product Creation and Configuration

• Procedures for generating new product objects
• Structuring data: defining classes and field specifications
• Implementing product hierarchies and data inheritance

Product Views and Attribute Definitions

• Customizing product displays and tab organization
• Specifying attributes: textual, numerical, select, relational, and custom fields
• Implementing business rules, validation logic, and selection lists

Event-Driven Integration via Datahub and Kafka

• Overview of Pimcore Datahub and GraphQL capabilities
• Setting up event-driven synchronization with Apache Kafka
• Real-time dissemination of product data modifications

Access Control and User Role Management

• Establishing user groups and role definitions
• Allocating permissions for requesters, approvers, and viewers
• Regulating object access and content restrictions

Product Maintenance and Change Tracking

• Modifying product details and initiating update processes
• Monitoring alterations using Pimcore versioning and logging utilities
• Audit trails and rollback mechanisms

Workflow Automation and Document Administration

• Setting up multi-stage approval workflows
• Defining role-based approval responsibilities and validation checkpoints
• Document storage and security through permission-based access

Conclusion and Recommended Actions