Abstract: In a system for metadata-based distribution of content, metadata queries are used to specify rules for content distribution jobs, allowing flexible, intelligent deployment, expiration and syndication of code and content across an enterprise or content network. A configurable payload adapter receives the metadata query, parses and translates the metadata into a form specific to the particular implementation, and then queries a metadata repository to identify a list of digital assets that satisfy the specified criterion specified by the metadata. The assets are retrieved from a content repository and distributed, syndicated and/or expired according to the distribution rules. Intelligent delivery of digital assets enables syndication of content based on offers and subscriptions.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for creating component to save storage space, and to efficiently organize and maintain content. In one embodiment, a system is provided that is configured to manage the componentization (802) of content within entities that share common content. The system includes a content control (118) module configured to manage the editing (236) of content and their state such as whether and when they were modified (606) or mutated (610). Alternatively, the system may include a repository (700) configured to manage the indexing (702) and searching of component (704).