The BA Insight OpenText Content Server Connector for Search, also known as the LiveLink Connector, integrates OpenText Content Server, an enterprise content management platform, with leading enterprise search platforms such as SharePoint, Azure AI Search, and Elasticsearch.
Built on the BA Insight connector framework, this connector supports full and incremental crawls to keep search indexes fresh and synchronized with Content Server content changes. It respects Content Server’s security permissions to ensure users only see content they can access. Users can search Content Server content combined with SharePoint or other portal content using a single query interface.
Problems OpenText Content Server Connector for Search Solves
Fragmented access to Content Server content siloed apart from other enterprise systems.
Difficulty maintaining a unified, consolidated search index across Content Server and other repositories.
Security challenges around protecting sensitive Content Server-managed content during integration with search platforms.
Ensuring search indexes are kept current automatically without manual intervention.
Benefits OpenText Content Server Connector for Search Delivers
Seamless Integration with Leading Search Platforms
Seamless integration with popular enterprise search platforms including SharePoint, Azure AI Search, Elasticsearch, and more.
Secure Access Through Content Server Permissions
Honors Content Server security settings so users only view content they have permission for.
Up-to-Date Results with Full and Incremental Crawls
Supports both full and incremental crawls to maintain up-to-date search results.
High-Throughput Indexing with Content Integrity
High-throughput indexing with pointers linking back to original Content Server objects, preserving content integrity.
Unified Search Across Content Server and Repositories
Enables users to find everything they need in one place by unifying search across Content Server and other repositories.
Flexible Deployment Options for Any Environment
Simplifies management with flexible deployment options including on-premises, mobile, and cloud environments.
Key Features of the OpenText Content Server Connector for Search
Key Features of the OpenText Content Server Connector for Search
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Comprehensive Content Indexing
Comprehensive Content Indexing
Securely indexes full text and metadata of Content Server objects for efficient search.
This connector empowers organizations to unlock the full value of their OpenText Content Server content by providing secure, scalable, and unified access to enterprise-wide search ecosystems including SharePoint, Azure AI Search, and Elasticsearch.
FAQ
FAQ
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Yes, it enforces Content Server’s security permissions, ensuring users only see authorized content.
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It supports both full and incremental crawls to keep the search index synchronized with Content Server content changes.
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The connector works with SharePoint Online and On-Premise, Azure AI Search, Elasticsearch, and other leading enterprise search platforms.
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No, the connector only requires read-only access and does not require client software installation on Content Server.
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BA Insight’s metadata classification and mapping tools are used to harmonize and enrich metadata for better findability and navigation.