Capability

Digital Asset Management

Liferay’s Digital Asset Management (DAM) tools simplify the organization and management of digital assets. Assets include images, videos, presentations, documents, and much more. Additionally, the Asset Library feature enables you to manage and publish assets in one central repository for use across multiple distinct sites.

Feature
Deployment Approach
Capability
Data Removal
Data Removal Available 7.4+ Use the Data Removal tool to erase unnecessary application data, such as expired journal articles and publication previews. To remove data, Open the Global Menu...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:52 PM
Common Upgrade Issues
Common Upgrade Issues Skipping an upgrade step or creating custom references to the Liferay database, can cause upgrade issues. The following questions and answers address some common situations. ...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:52 PM
Upgrade Report
Upgrade Report Available 7.4+ When you perform upgrades, it is important to know the changes made and any issues that occurred. The upgrade status returns combined results for core upgrades,...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:52 PM
Database Tuning for Upgrades
Database Tuning for Upgrades Performing an upgrade impacts the database differently from daily running in production. Because of this, you should tune your database for the upgrade process before...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:52 PM
Example: Removing Intermediate Journal Article Versions
Example: Removing Intermediate Journal Article Versions These instructions and code samples demonstrate removing intermediate Journal Article versions. In the script console, you can remove...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:52 PM
Troubleshooting Upgrades
Troubleshooting Upgrades Liferay has many out-of-the-box tools and features to identify and solve issues that may arise when performing an upgrade. To troubleshoot, you can upgrade modules...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:52 PM
Monitoring Upgrades with MBeans
Monitoring Upgrades with MBeans Liferay DXP 7.4 U76 / Liferay Portal 7.4 GA76 When upgrade upon startup is enabled, the upgrade process can be monitored with MBeans through a JVM management tool...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:52 PM
Upgrade Log Context
Upgrade Log Context Liferay DXP 7.4 U72 / Liferay Portal 7.4 GA72 Enable the upgrade log context to display identifiers for upgrade related processes in your console logs. The possible identifiers...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:52 PM
Updating Customizations
Updating Customizations Plugins (e.g., themes, apps, and customizations) you've developed must be adapted to the new Liferay version. This can be as simple as updating dependencies or involve...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:52 PM
Upgrading Modules Using Gogo Shell
Upgrading Modules Using Gogo Shell To troubleshoot upgrade issues with particular modules, it may be necessary to test and perform upgrades on a per-module basis, instead of en-masse. Liferay has...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:52 PM
Migrating Configurations and Properties
Migrating Configurations and Properties Your current DXP installation's OSGi configurations (7.0+) and properties (such as portal properties and system properties) set up your DXP instance to fit...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:52 PM
Upgrading the Database
Upgrading the Database Liferay's tools and instructions facilitate upgrading DXP and Portal environments safely and quickly. Non-clustered environments that have small data sets, for example can be...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:52 PM
Upgrading a Sharded Environment
Upgrading a Sharded Environment Since Liferay DXP 7.0, Liferay removed its own physical partitioning implementation (also known as sharding) in favor of the capabilities provided natively by...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:52 PM
Upgrading via Docker
Upgrading via Docker Running a Liferay Docker image with auto-upgrade enabled uses the Database Upgrade Tool to upgrade your database transparently on Liferay startup. After the upgrade completes,...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:52 PM
Updating the File Store
Updating the File Store File store options and configuration values changed in Liferay DXP 7.0. If you're on 7.0 or earlier and are affected by these changes, you must update your file store before...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:52 PM
Upgrading Clustered and Sharded Environments
Upgrading Clustered and Sharded Environments If you're upgrading a clustered installation, you must follow an upgrade approach that fits your cluster requirements. See Maintaining Clustered...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:52 PM
Upgrading via Auto Upgrade
Upgrading via Auto Upgrade You can upgrade your database automatically by enabling auto upgrade via the portal property before starting up your instance. Always back up your database and existing...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:52 PM
Database Upgrade Tool Reference
Database Upgrade Tool Reference Before Liferay 7.4 U82/GA82, the db_upgrade_client.sh file was called db_upgrade.sh. Here's an overview of Liferay's upgrade tool. Start the upgrade tool using...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:52 PM
Using the Database Upgrade Tool
Using the Database Upgrade Tool The Liferay Database Upgrade Tool is a client program for upgrading Liferay DXP and Liferay Portal databases offline. Always back up your data and installation...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:52 PM
Providing Files to the Container
Official Documentation
Providing Files to the Container The Liferay container uses the files you provide to execute the following use cases: Configure Liferay with .properties Files and .config files Configure Tomcat...
Published Date: Nov 22, 2024 10:49 PM
Running Scripts in Containers
Official Documentation
Running Scripts in Containers If there's more that you want to do in the Liferay container beyond setting up Tomcat and Liferay files, deploying arifacts, and applying patches, you can use scripts....
Published Date: Nov 22, 2024 10:49 PM
Using Liferay Docker Images
Official Documentation
Using Liferay Docker Images Docker Hub hosts Liferay DXP and Liferay Portal Docker images, bundled with Tomcat on Linux. The Liferay Docker Hub pages provide image details and tags for the...
Published Date: Nov 22, 2024 10:49 PM
Building Liferay Docker Images
Official Documentation
Building Liferay Docker Images Liferay is open-source and fully customizable. You can create your own Liferay Docker images using Dockerfiles to suit the needs of your installation. For example,...
Published Date: May 22, 2025 4:39 PM
Configuring Containers
Official Documentation
Configuring Containers Everything that is configurable in a Liferay installation is configurable in a Liferay Docker container. Here are the most common things to configure: JVM Options Portal...
Published Date: Nov 22, 2024 10:49 PM
Container Lifecycle and API
Official Documentation
Container Lifecycle and API At a high level, the container starts Tomcat with Liferay deployed on it. Additionally, however, the container entry point provides an API for executing these use cases:...
Published Date: Nov 22, 2024 10:49 PM
Installing Apps and Other Artifacts to Containers
Official Documentation
Installing Apps and Other Artifacts to Containers Applications and other artifacts (such as DXP activation keys) are installed to DXP Docker containers via the container's /mnt/liferay/deploy...
Published Date: Nov 22, 2024 10:49 PM
Maintenance and Troubleshooting in Docker
Official Documentation
Maintenance and Troubleshooting in Docker The Liferay Docker container has tools for maintenance and troubleshooting out-of-the-box. You can set various environment variables to modify settings...
Published Date: Aug 16, 2024 3:43 PM
Docker Image Versions
Official Documentation
Docker Image Versions Liferay Docker image tags begin with a Liferay software version and end with an image version. [Liferay software version] [image version] For example, Liferay DXP 7.4.13...
Published Date: Nov 22, 2024 10:49 PM
Docker Packages
Official Documentation
Docker Packages These are the packages Liferay installs in the Ubuntu OS to support a full Liferay DXP environment. This list includes neither the JDK nor the dependencies the packages require. ...
Published Date: May 22, 2025 4:42 PM
Licensing DXP in Docker
Official Documentation
Licensing DXP in Docker If you're using a DXP trial license that's expiring or you have a new license (activation key) you must install, you can replace your container's existing license. Here's...
Published Date: Nov 22, 2024 10:49 PM
Patching DXP in Docker
Official Documentation
Patching DXP in Docker Liferay patches fix DXP issues and the Patching Tool applies the patches. On Docker Hub, Liferay provides images pre-populated with each new Fix Pack, Security Fix Pack, and...
Published Date: Nov 22, 2024 10:49 PM
Upgrading to a New Docker Image
Official Documentation
Upgrading to a New Docker Image As new Liferay versions are released as Docker images, you can upgrade to them. Upgrading Liferay describes the process. Always back up your data and installation...
Published Date: Nov 22, 2024 10:49 PM
Sites
Official Documentation
Sites Sites are customizable spaces for building personalized digital experiences. They are a fundamental component of Liferay DXP. At its core, a site is a collection of pages that contains...
Published Date: Jul 3, 2025 8:41 PM
Adding a Site
Official Documentation
Adding a Site Sites are customizable spaces within Liferay, designed for building personalized digital experiences that engage specific audiences and meet unique organizational goals. Creating a...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:58 PM
Creating Pages
Official Documentation
Creating Pages Pages form the foundation of your site's content and user experience. With Liferay, you can create dynamic and engaging web experiences using flexible, low-code tools to define...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Adding Pages
Official Documentation
Adding Pages Managing a Liferay site involves adding and customizing pages to deliver content and create a personalized user experience. Learn how to create new pages and child pages from the...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Adding a Page to a Site
Official Documentation
Adding a Page to a Site Adding and customizing pages is a key part of managing your Liferay site. You can add pages using the Pages application or through the Page Tree menu. For Liferay 7.4 U22+...
Published Date: Oct 17, 2024 4:33 PM
Creating a Page Template
Official Documentation
Creating a Page Template Liferay DXP/Portal 7.3+ With page templates, you can create pages based on predefined layouts and content. There are several basic page templates available out-of-the-box....
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Using Utility Pages
Official Documentation
Using Utility Pages 7.4 U86+ and GA86+ Utility pages serve specific operational tasks and actions and are usually essential for users to interact with a website or application effectively. Utility...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Exporting and Importing Page Templates
Official Documentation
Exporting and Importing Page Templates Sometimes, it's easier to edit templates in a code editor. After you create a page template, you can export it for local editing. Once you've made the...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Using the Full Page Application Page Type
Official Documentation
Using the Full Page Application Page Type Create a new page and select Full Page Application under Other. Enter a name and click Add. Under Layout, select the Full Page Application you want...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Creating a Master Page Template
Official Documentation
Creating a Master Page Template Available: Liferay DXP/Portal 7.3+ Although there are default master page templates you can use to define the look and feel of the headers and footers for your...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Defining Headers and Footers
Official Documentation
Defining Headers and Footers Headers and footers define the structure and appearance of your site. Use master page templates to apply these elements consistently across pages while maintaining...
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Managing Master Page Templates
Official Documentation
Managing Master Page Templates Available: Liferay DXP/Portal 7.3+ Master Page Templates control the design of content pages, enabling consistent styling and layouts across your site. You can...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Master Page Templates
Official Documentation
Master Page Templates Available: Liferay DXP/Portal 7.3+ Master page templates define common elements (e.g., headers and footers) for pages using fragments, allowing easier management without...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Using Fragments
Official Documentation
Using Fragments Page fragments are extensible and reusable drag-and-drop elements for building content pages and templates (i.e., masters, pages, and display pages). Built with HTML, CSS, and...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Configuring Fragment Visibility
Official Documentation
Configuring Fragment Visibility Liferay DXP/Portal 7.4+ Fragments can be used to assemble content pages with a variety of layouts and information. Starting with Liferay DXP 7.4, you can configure...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Configuring Fragments
Official Documentation
Configuring Fragments You can configure fragments and their sub-elements. Available options can vary, though some are common to all. To view available configuration options, begin editing a page or...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Advanced Settings Reference
Official Documentation
Advanced Settings Reference Available 7.4 U37+/GA37+ All Liferay's default fragments include advanced settings except for the Collection Display fragment. Advanced settings can add custom CSS to a...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Page Fragments and Widgets
Official Documentation
Page Fragments and Widgets Liferay provides page fragments and widgets for building site pages and page templates. Fragments cannot be used in widget pages. They are only available in content...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Adding Marketplace Fragments to Pages
Official Documentation
Adding Marketplace Fragments to Pages Liferay DXP 2025.Q3+/Portal GA146+ Liferay Marketplace offers a range of apps and fragments that integrate seamlessly into the Page Editor. Access, configure,...
Published Date: Apr 15, 2025 5:12 PM
Fragment Sub-Elements Reference
Official Documentation
Fragment Sub-Elements Reference In addition to General and Style settings, many fragments include sub-elements with their own configuration options. To access these options, begin editing a page or...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Localizing Fragment Configuration Fields
Official Documentation
Localizing Fragment Configuration Fields Liferay DXP/Portal 7.4+ When using Liferay Fragments, you can localize the following Fragment configuration fields to match your target audience's...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Duplicating Fragments
Official Documentation
Duplicating Fragments When building a page or template with fragments, you can duplicate configured fragments to save time. A duplicated fragment includes the original fragment's settings,...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
General Settings Reference
Official Documentation
General Settings Reference All fragments have general settings. Some options are standard (e.g., visibility and frame), while others are unique to each fragment. Follow these steps to access a...
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Styles Reference
Official Documentation
Styles Reference All fragments have a Styles settings section except for the Collection Display fragment. Use the style settings to configure your fragments' look and feel. Many of these options...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Creating Dropdown Menus with Fragments
Official Documentation
Creating Dropdown Menus with Fragments Liferay DXP/Portal 7.4+ Liferay provides the Dropdown fragment to create advanced drop-down menus (A). With it, you can define drop zones for additional page...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Default Fragments Reference
Official Documentation
Default Fragments Reference Liferay provides many out-of-the-box fragments, so you can start building your solution immediately. To view available fragments, begin editing a content page or page...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Exporting and Importing Fragments
Official Documentation
Exporting and Importing Fragments Export fragments from one environment and import them into another to move content, replicate setups, share fragment collections, or back up custom work. ...
Published Date: Jun 2, 2025 6:31 PM
Managing Fragments
Official Documentation
Managing Fragments Liferay DXP provides tools for managing fragments in the Liferay UI. With out-of-the-box tools, you can edit fragment code, export/import fragment sets between sites, and more. ...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM