February 6, 2026

AEM JCR (Content Repository) | Explained in Simple Terms

Up to now, we’ve talked about how content is created, approved, published, and delivered. But there’s a fundamental question underneath all of that: Where does content actually live in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)? That’s…

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In Simple Terms

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Up to now, we’ve talked about how content is created, approved, published, and delivered. But there’s a fundamental question underneath all of that: Where does content actually live in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)? That’s…

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In Simple Terms is where I practice explaining the systems people keep asking about: AI, AEM, blockchain, architecture, platforms, and the decisions behind them.

Episode Notes

What this episode covers.

Up to now, we’ve talked about how content is created, approved, published, and delivered.

But there’s a fundamental question underneath all of that:
Where does content actually live in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)?

That’s where JCR comes in.

In this video, I explain JCR (Java Content Repository) in simple terms:
• What JCR is and why AEM uses it
• How content is stored inside AEM
• Why AEM doesn’t store content like a traditional database
• How understanding JCR makes many AEM concepts easier to grasp

JCR is the foundation beneath pages, assets, and components.
Once this concept is clear, AEM starts to feel far less mysterious.

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