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We are using SDL Web 8.5 and DXA 1.8 Java application. Also we have few publications in Web 8.5. How DXA 1.8 java application having mapping with Web 8.5 Publications.

Example: I have publications "500 Sample 1", "500 Sample 2"
I am trying to access the "500 Sample 2" Publication using my DXA 1.8 Java application using http://localhost:8080 URL. I just want understand how this localhost URL will be mapped with publication "500 Sample 2".

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In SDL Web 8 and higher, Publication - URL mapping is done using Topology Manager.

In Topology Manager you define all your Websites (e.g. http://localhost:8080) and Web Applications (e.g. a DXA Web App running at website root level). You also define mappings between CM Publications and those Web Applications.

To see this in practice, run those PowerShell cmdlets:

  • Get-TtmWebsite
  • Get-TtmWebApplication
  • Get-TtmMapping

You can also see the information in the CME:

  • Topology Manager section shows CD Environments, Websites and Web Applications
  • Publishing tab in Publication properties shows Mappings
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  • Thanks Rick. We have CMS in one server and our DXA web App in another Server. Can I still use localhost:8080 url to map my publication. Also can we map multiple URL to same publication(e.g localhost:8080 for running in local machine; someQAenvironmentURL.com for accessing it through public domain)
    – Arulmozhi
    Commented Jun 14, 2018 at 7:08
  • In general, you do not (only) want to use localhost URLs for your websites, because that will make them accessible only on the server where the site is hosted. And, yes, you can specify multiple Base URLs for a Website in Topology Manager. Note that if you specify multiple Base URLs, the first one has a special meaning for the system: it becomes the Primary Base URL. This is the URL that, for example, the "View On Site" feature in the CME will use.
    – Rick Pannekoek
    Commented Jun 14, 2018 at 10:07

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