Synchronizing Term Sets using the conceptTermStorageManager

Synchronize term set structures between two SharePoint instances via the conceptTermStoreManager using the steps listed in this article

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Procedure

1. Navigate to C:\inetpub\wwwroot\conceptQS\bin\conceptTermStoreManager.exe
2. Run the conceptTermStoreManager.exe and observe the following screen:
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3. Click the Synchronise box
4. Enter the Source SharePoint farm and Destination SharePoint farm URLs
5. Provide credentials that have access to the Term Store
6. Click Next
7. Check the boxes for each desired term set
8. Use the drop down box to select an action
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   • In this example, the Regions term set will be merged into the existing term sets in the Taxonomies term group
9. Click Next
10. Review the summary on the final page
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    • If you wish to ensure terms not found in the source are removed from the destination (Matching GUID), check the Process Deletions box
    • If you wish to prevent any changes from occurring in the destination, check the Report Only box
    • Any changes that would have been made to term sets will be logged to the individual term sets logs, which are visible by clicking the View Log File link.
    • Optional advanced options can be found by clicking the Advanced button.
11. Click Begin Synchronisation