What is DataCentral?

SpaceObServer DataCentral is a product from our server portfolio and emerged from the former SpaceObServer Standard entry-level edition.

DataCentral continuously indexes metadata and full text from selected storage systems. The index is then stored in a central database on your premises.

This central index can serve UltraSearch not only as a search index, but also allows a wide range of options for storage management and reporting.

SpaceObServer DataCentral

You can find more information about SpaceObServer and its editions on our website.

Everything Important At A Glance

Below we give you a brief overview of everything you need to know about system requirements, installation, configuration and more. This will show you at a glance what is important when setting up DataCentral.

System Requirements for DataCentral

  • Database server must be powerful; has a decisive influence on performance.

  • Hardware: At least 8 GB RAM, quad-core processor; optimally 32 GB RAM, multi-core.

  • Software: Supports Windows from version 10 and Microsoft SQL Server (from 2019, Enterprise Edition).

  • Network: Gigabit Ethernet, certain ports (e.g. 1433 for SQL Server) must be open.

  • Database: MS SQL Server.

Installation of DataCentral

  • Preparation: Appropriate access rights and empty database required.

  • Setup steps: Run Setup.exe, select installation language and directory.

  • Account: Definition of the account for the indexing services; ideally a dedicated account.

  • Database: Set up a connection with an empty SQL Server database at the first start.

Configuration of DataCentral

  • Database connection: Enter database type, server name and authentication and test connection.

  • Index Service: Define IP address and port for the API.

  • First indexing: Define the storage system to be scanned, specify the indexing plan and create a full-text index.

  • Review: Regular check of scan configurations and progress.

Administration and Maintenance

  • Monitoring: Regular monitoring of scans and possible error correction in the scan settings.

  • Troubleshooting: Use of the Windows Event Log in the event of unusual behavior or errors.

  • Scan status: Monitor progress and possible errors during the scan.

  • Problem solvers: Instructions for rectifying common errors in chapter Troubleshooting.

  • Documentation: Detailed review and adjustment of scan settings.

Security

  • Access control: Results only show what the user has access to; no individual control.