Amazon RDS Connector for Search
Amazon RDS Connector for Search
The BA Insight Amazon RDS Connector for Search integrates Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) with enterprise search platforms such as SharePoint, Azure AI Search, Elasticsearch, and more. It enables secure, efficient indexing and searching of data stored in Amazon RDS without requiring direct database login, providing users with fast, relevant, and up-to-date search results across multiple data sources.
BA Insight’s Amazon RDS Connector for Search is built on industry-standard database access methods, enabling it to securely index content from Amazon RDS and other relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, and IBM DB2. It supports both full and incremental crawls to keep search indexes current, while honoring the source database security model to ensure users only see data they are authorized to access. Indexed content can be surfaced through BA Insight’s SmartHub, delivering integrated search results across multiple platforms.
Problems Amazon RDS Connector for Search Solves
Difficulty searching and accessing data stored in Amazon RDS without direct database queries or logins.
Fragmented search experiences when database content is siloed from other enterprise information systems.
Security concerns about exposing sensitive database content during integration with search platforms.
Keeping search indexes updated efficiently with the latest database changes without manual intervention.
Benefits Amazon RDS for Search Delivers
Search Platform Integration
Seamless integration with major enterprise search platforms including SharePoint, Azure AI Search, Elasticsearch, and others.
Permissioned Secure Search
Honors source database security, ensuring search results respect user permissions.
Smart Crawl Support
Supports both full and incremental crawls to maintain fresh and efficient search indexes.
Database Compatibility
Built on standard database access methods, compatible with Amazon RDS for Search and other relational databases like Oracle, MySQL, and IBM DB2.
Unified Enterprise Search
Enhances productivity by enabling unified search across database content and other enterprise repositories.
Key Features of the Amazon RDS Connector for Search
Key Features of the Amazon RDS Connector for Search
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Broad Database Engine Support
Broad Database Engine Support
Compatible with multiple Amazon RDS database engines including Amazon Aurora, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server, as well as other relational databases like Oracle, MySQL, and IBM DB2 via standard database access methods.
This connector enables organizations to seamlessly extend the reach of their Amazon RDS data into enterprise search ecosystems, delivering secure, up-to-date, and comprehensive search capabilities across SharePoint, Azure, and Elasticsearch platforms.
FAQ
FAQ
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Yes, it honors the security permissions of the source database, ensuring users only access data they are authorized to access.
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It supports full and incremental crawls, efficiently capturing changes to maintain fresh search indexes.
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Primarily designed for Amazon RDS, it also supports Oracle, MySQL, IBM DB2, and other relational databases using standard access protocols.
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No additional software installation is needed; the connector uses secure, standard database access methods.
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Yes, indexed content can be delivered through BA Insight’s SmartHub, providing integrated search results across platforms.