Search is a JSP-based web application that runs on Apache Tomcat. The web application provides the Administration and Search consoles both of which you can access through a web browser. For example, running Tomcat on its default port, 8080, you would access the Administration console for Search using the http:\\[machine_name]:8080\bss\admin URL. Similarly, you would access the Search console using the http:\\[machine_name]:8080\bss\search URL.
For more information about working with Search refer to the Search Administration Guide.
Search includes an Administration console for controlling the data sources, extractions, and indexing that provides searchable data to the end users. This console provides real-time status information as well as monitoring and configuration tools. The Administration console requires a logon with specific access rights and is intended for use by an administrative level user.
The Administration console is made up of main menu links and the display pane. The main menu links in the Administration console enable the server administrator to:
Search provides unparalleled search and query capabilities that span multiple projects and products. The browser interface makes it easy to search across all development assets such as change requests, tasks, and files or Caliber requirements.
You can use the Search console to enter simple or advanced queries using boolean operators, wildcard searches, and so on. The search results display in the search results pane. You can link directly to or view the properties of the items returned from your search.