File Share Connector for Search
File Share Connector for Search
The BA Insight File Share Connector for Search integrates traditional Windows File Shares (SMB/CIFS) with enterprise search platforms such as SharePoint, Azure AI Search, Elasticsearch, and more. It enables secure, high throughput indexing and searching of content stored in File Shares without moving or duplicating documents. This provides users fast, relevant, and up-to-date search results consolidated from multiple repositories.
Many organizations have historically accumulated vast volumes of valuable data in file shares that remain undiscoverable because native file shares lack effective search capabilities. The BA Insight File Share Connector for Search addresses this gap by linking file share content into a unified search index alongside other enterprise data sources. This makes content discoverability seamless and efficient
Problems File Share Connector for Search Solves
Difficulty searching and discovering content stored in traditional file shares due to lack of built-in search capabilities.
Fragmented user experience caused by separate searches required in file shares and other content repositories.
Security concerns around exposing sensitive file share content when integrating with enterprise search platforms.
Inefficient index maintenance without automated, incremental updates reflecting file share changes.
Benefits File Share Connector for Search Delivers
Integration with Leading Search Platforms
Seamless integration with major enterprise search platforms including SharePoint, Azure AI Search, Elasticsearch, and others.
Permission-Aware Security Enforcement
Respects file share security permissions, enforcing access controls to protect sensitive information.
Efficient Full and Incremental Crawling
Supports full and incremental crawls for continuous, efficient indexing of new and updated content.
Content Integrity with Pointer-Based Indexing
Maintains documents on original file shares, indexing pointers to keep content in place as users expect.
Boosted Productivity through Unified Search
Increases intranet adoption and organizational productivity by providing unified search across file shares and other repositories.
Key Features of the File Share Connector for Search
Key Features of the File Share Connector for Search
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Security-Aware Indexing
Security-Aware Indexing
Honors file share access controls so users only retrieve authorized files during search.
BA Insight proactively maintains compatibility as supported search platforms evolve, providing easy upgrades through the customer portal. IT teams can manage updates independently or leverage BA Insight professional services for assistance.
FAQ
FAQ
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Yes, it fully respects file share permissions, ensuring users only access files they are authorized to view.
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It supports automated full and incremental crawls to efficiently capture all content changes.
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It integrates with Amazon Kendra, Amazon OpenSearch Service, Azure AI Search, Elasticsearch, Microsoft Search, SharePoint Online, SharePoint On-Premise, Solr, and others.
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No installation is needed; the connector accesses file shares securely via standard protocols with read-only permissions.
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Yes, indexed content can be delivered through BA Insight’s SmartHub, enabling integrated search experiences across platforms.