The BA Insight IBM FileNet Connector for Search integrates IBM FileNet’s enterprise content management system with leading search platforms such as SharePoint, Azure AI Search, Elasticsearch, Amazon Kendra, Solr, and more. This connector ensures secure, efficient indexing and unified search across FileNet-managed content and other corporate repositories, so users can find the information they need without navigating multiple systems.
Leveraging the robust BA Insight Connector framework (ConnectivityHub), the IBM FileNet connector provides high-performance, secure connectivity to FileNet. It supports both full and incremental crawls, maintaining a fresh and up-to-date search index as FileNet content evolves. The connector honors FileNet’s security model, ensuring that access controls are rigorously enforced so only authorized users can view protected content.
Problems the IBM FileNet Connector for Search Solves
Difficulty searching and accessing IBM FileNet content without using the source interface.
Fragmented search experiences when FileNet data is siloed from other business systems.
Security concerns about exposing sensitive FileNet-managed information during integration.
Manual or inefficient methods for synchronizing search indexes with FileNet content updates.
Benefits IBM FileNet for Search Delivers
Seamless Integration with Leading Search Platforms
Seamless integration with enterprise search platforms, including SharePoint, Azure, Elasticsearch, Solr, Amazon Kendra, and more.
Permission-Aware Search with FileNet Security Enforcement
Honors FileNet’s security policies, so users see only the content permitted by FileNet access rules.
Fresh, Accurate Indexes with Full and Incremental Crawl Support
Full and incremental crawl support ensures search indexes stay fresh with minimal reprocessing.
High-Performance Indexing for Large FileNet Repositories
High throughput indexing, enabling efficient processing of even large FileNet repositories with minimal impact on system performance.
Unified Search Experience to Enhance Productivity
Boosts productivity by delivering unified search capabilities across FileNet and other sources from a single query interface.
Key Features of the IBM FileNet Connector for Search
Key Features of the IBM FileNet Connector for Search
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Comprehensive Content Indexing
Comprehensive Content Indexing
Secure, agentless indexing of FileNet content, supporting both full and incremental crawls to keep search results current with minimal system load.
This connector helps organizations unleash the full value of their FileNet repositories by making content easily discoverable and securely accessible through the enterprise search tools they already use.
FAQ
FAQ
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Yes, it enforces FileNet repository permissions, so users only see content they’re authorized to access.
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It provides both full and incremental crawl options to keep the search index in sync with FileNet changes.
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The connector integrates with SharePoint Online and On-Premise, Microsoft Search, Azure AI Search, Elasticsearch, Amazon Kendra, Solr, and more.
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No; the connector operates in an agentless mode and only needs read access to FileNet content.
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BA Insight’s Classification Software (AutoClassifier) can harmonize and enrich metadata, improving search experience and navigation.