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Internal knowledge search architecture

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Internal knowledge search architecture

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The following section provides a high-level overview of common architecture approaches for the internal knowledge search use case (AKA workplace search).

Hybrid architecture

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Data is synced to an Elastic Cloud deployment through native connectors and/or self-managed connector clients. A self-managed search application exposes the relevant data that your end users are authorized to see in a search experience.

Summary:

  • The best combination in terms of flexibility and out-of-the box functionality
  • Integrates with Elastic Cloud hosted native connectors to bring data to Elasticsearch with minimal operational overhead
  • Connector clients allow enterprises to adhere to strict access policies when using firewalls that don’t allow incoming connections to data sources, while outgoing traffic is easier to control
  • Provides additional functionality available for connector clients such as the Extraction Service
  • Basic functionality available for Standard licenses, advanced features for Platinum licenses

The following diagram provides a high-level overview of the hybrid internal knowledge search architecture.

hybrid architecture

Self-managed architecture

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Data is synced to an Elastic deployment through self-managed connector clients. A self-managed search application exposes the relevant data that your end users are authorized to see in a search experience.

Summary:

  • Gives flexibility to build custom solutions tailored to specific business requirements and internal processes
  • Allows enterprises to adhere to strict access policies when using firewalls that don’t allow incoming connections to data sources, while outgoing traffic is easier to control
  • Provides additional functionality available for connector clients such as the Extraction Service
  • Feasible for air-gapped environments
  • Requires Platinum license for full spectrum of features and connector clients

The following diagram provides a high-level overview of the self-managed internal knowledge search architecture.

self managed architecture
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