SharePoint 2013 Data Source

Configuring SearchBlox

Before using the SharePoint 2013 Data Source, make sure SearchBlox is installed and a Custom Collection is created.

Configuring SharePoint 2013 Data Source

  • Here is the same content in an easy way, keeping the same pattern and same points:
    Download the SearchBlox Connector UI and extract the zip file to a folder.
    Contact [email protected] to get the download link. Example paths are provided for Windows and Linux. On Windows, the connector can be installed on the C drive.
    • Unzip the archive under C:* (Windows) or /opt/* (Linux).
    • Create a data folder on your drive to temporarily store the files.
    • Configure the required properties after creating a data source in the Connector UI.

Accessing Connector UI

usernameSharePoint User Name
passwordSharePoint Password.
data-directoryFolder where data will be stored. Make sure it has write permission.
api-keySearchBlox API Key
colnameName of the Custom Collection in SearchBlox.
urlSearchBlox URL
domainSharePoint domain URL
include-formatsFile formats to include.
exclude-foldersFolders in Alfresco to exclude.
max-folder-sizeMaximum size of a static folder in MB before it is swept.
servlet url & delete-api-url:Make sure the port number is correct. For example, use 8080 if SearchBlox runs on port 8080.
log-file-maxSize, log-file-maxBackups, log-file-maxAgeSpecifies the size, number of backups, and age limit for log files before they are deleted.