Add a New Repository Connection

NOTE: Typically, you should only have one BEA Repository connection per Virtual Content Repository. For more information about using multiple BEA repositories, see the Working with BEA Repositories guide. If your portal configuration uses only one BEA repository, it is best to modify the existing connection to suit your needs.

By default, a single BEA repository is available in the Virtual Content Repository. If you want to use a third-party repository or use additional repositories, you must add them to the Virtual Content Repository. Content repositories within the Virtual Content Repository have access to administration functions such as delegated administration and federated searches which allow you to search for content across multiple repositories.

To add a new repository connection:

  1. View the Repository List tree by selecting Repository from the View drop-down list.
  2. In the Manage Repositories tree, right click the Virtual Content Repository.
  3. Select Add Repository from the pop-up menu.
  4. In the Editor pane, provide the following information:

    5. Input Field What is needed:
    Repository Name Enter the name of the repository you are creating.
    Connection Class

    For BEA repositories, the connection class is the following:

    • com.bea.content.spi.internal.RepositoryImpl

    If you are using a filesystem repository, the connection class is the following:

    • com.bea.content.spi.internal.FileSystemRepositoryImpl

    For third-party repositories, please see your vendor SPI documentation.
    User Name Enter the user name you want to use to login to this repository.
    Password Enter the password associated with the user name used to login to this repository.
    Enable Library Services?

    Mark this checkbox if you want to use WebLogic Portal's library services for this repository. This checkbox is not used with third-party content management systems.

    Library Services can only be used with BEA repositories.

    If you want remove Library Services, you'll need to create a new instance of the repository.

  5. Some repository types may require additional properties to identify the repository connection, including filesystem repositories or third-party repositories.
  6. In the Cache Properties box, edit the cache properties, if necessary. You can also choose to accept the default cache settings.
  7. Click Create.

A summary of the repository information is displayed in the Editor pane.

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