Platform Considerations
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KB0014888
Published on :
2022-12-19
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2022-12-19 17:38:39
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Due to Pantheon's distributed architecture, there are a number of special considerations that all developers should be aware of:
- media streaming
- large file storage
- module and plugin selection
- network-based security
A complete list of these considerations is available here: https://pantheon.io/docs/guides/platform-considerations
Of special note for UT developers:
- Pantheon is not a content distribution network, so bandwidth-intensive content like streaming or downloading video should be hosted on an appropriate service dedicated to media streaming (e.g. YouTube, Vimeo, MediaSite)
- Avoid editing CMS core or distribution-related code at all costs! Future updates from the upstream repository will cause conflicts in your site if the CMS core, distribution themes, or modules/plugins are modified. Whenever possible, use subthemes, hooks, or other techniques to customize core or distribution features
- Pantheon does not natively support restriction of content based on EIDs, roles, or affiliations
Developers wishing to implement EID-based authentication for content editors are strongly encouraged to use either the UT Drupal Kit or WordPress for Texas distribution, which include the properly configured modules/plugins to implement UTLogin SAML authentication. For integrating EID-based authentication with other distributions, assistance from the Web and Consulting Services Team will be required, with applicable hourly charges.
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