A search appliance is a type of computer which is attached to a corporate network for the purpose of indexing the content shared across that network in a way that is similar to a web search engine. It may be made accessible through a public web interface or restricted to users of that network. A search appliance is usually made up of: a gathering component, a standardizing component, a data storage area, a search component, a user interface component, and a management interface component.
Vendors of search appliances Fabasoft Google InfoLibrarian Search Appliance™ Maxxcat Searchdaimon Thunderstone
Former/defunct vendors of search appliances Black Tulip Systems Google Search Appliance Index Engines Munax Perfect Search Appliance
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External links 7 Enterprise Search Appliances That Can Save the Day