URL mapping
URL mappings were deprecated starting with WebSphere Portal v8.5. Instead, we can now use friendly URLs or Vanity URLs as an alternative to URL mapping.
Depending on the requirements, use vanity URLs, or friendly URLs:
- To have a short URL as an entry point to a specific portal page or content item, use a vanity URL.
- To have a friendly URL the site visitors see when the portal shows the page, use a friendly name.
- To be able to publish the page through the WCM workflow, use a vanity URL. For example, this can be useful for a marketing campaign.
- To address a specific portal page through URL generation tags or APIs, use unique name IDs.
To shorten Portal URI context, use Search Engine Optimization URLs
We can create both vanity URLs and friendly URLs for the same portal page.
Parent Configure portal behaviorRelated concepts:
Vanity URLsRelated tasks:
Use friendly URLs