SharePoint 2013: Multiple Content Hub and Multiple Managed Metadata Service on Cross Farm scenarios

Please find below the analysis details of Multiple Content Hubs and Multiple Managed metadata Service.

1. Can we have more than one Managed MetaData service assigned to a web application? Yes

2. Can we assign one “Managed MetaData service” and another one “Managed MetaData service proxy” to the same web application? Yes

3. Can we assign multiple content Hubs to a web application? Yes, by creating multiple managed metadata services.

4. Can we have the same content type name in two content Hubs and assign the same to a web application? Yes, However Sharepoint only takes one in case you have the same content Type names.

See Also

• SharePoint 2013 Portal
• SharePoint 2013 - Service Applications
• SharePoint 2013 - Resources for Developers
• SharePoint 2013 - Resources for IT Pros