Get started with CMS
Class libraries and APIs
Class libraries are hosted on Optimizely World. APIs are hosted here.
CMS documentation videos
Watch the following video tutorials and demos to get the most out of Optimizely Content Management System (CMS). A/B Testing https //optimizely.
Create a starter project
You should start developing in an empty project for better control and understanding. Before doing this (and if you are new to Optimizely), you should install and explore a sample site and get a Optimizely user interface .
Get started with CMS 11
1. Configure a development environment https //docs.
Install a sample site
This topic describes how to install an Optimizely Content Management System (CMS) sample site to try out the user interface and API features and learn more about how CMS works. Installing CMS is easy!
Install CMS 11 and Commerce Connect 13
You can install the desired Optimizely products individually, with or without sample templates. It is useful if you want to explore each product and its components or build a site from scratch with more control.
Install updates to CMS 11 and Commerce Connect 13
Optimizely continuously releases updates with features and bug fixes using client-side NuGet packages. Continuous release updates are cumulative to include previous updates.
Learn basic editing
Even if you are a developer, you should familiarize yourself with the editor's workspace and tasks. Websites are built with visitors in mind, but remember to keep the editors happy as well!
Set up a development environment
Optimizely Content Management System (CMS) is conveniently installed through Visual Studio and the Optimizely Visual Studio Extension, providing everything you need to get a website up and running and start developing. If you do not already have Visual Studio installed, download it from Microsoft Visual Studio https //www.
System requirements for CMS
Any of the following Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (End of support January 2022; Microsoft offers extended support options until January 2027) Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (End of support, Microsoft offers extended support options until October 2023) All service packs are supported. CMS 11 and lower install any of the following as part of the Windows Server installation Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 10 Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 8.