Tech Audit — Sitecore

| Layer | Focus Areas | |-------|--------------| | | Topology (CM/CD/Processing/Reporting), load balancer affinity, session state provider, Solr/Elasticsearch version, CDN configuration, container readiness. | | Code & Customization | Unused or duplicate pipelines, event handlers, custom cache strategies, patch configs, hardcoded IDs, excessive sc:index usage, Helix/Habitat compliance. | | Database & Storage | Web , Master , Core , Analytics size, fragmentation, index maintenance, orphaned items, excessive versions, blob storage vs. filesystem media. | | Security & Compliance | Expired API keys, insecure publishing targets, exposed /sitecore/admin , over-privileged roles, unpatched known CVEs (e.g., CVE-2020-35946). | | Experience Platform (xDB/xConnect) | Collection service health, shard key design, MongoDB/PostgreSQL metrics, tracker enabled/disabled, GDPR consent compliance, interaction table growth. |

Performing a Sitecore tech audit can help: sitecore tech audit

A well‑executed audit provides:

A is a comprehensive health check designed to ensure your Digital Experience Platform (DXP) is secure, fast, and scalable. As Sitecore's support model shifts in June 2026 , performing a regular audit is critical to maintaining stability and planning future upgrades like XM Cloud . Core Pillars of a Sitecore Audit Architecture & Scalability | Layer | Focus Areas | |-------|--------------| |