Create External Collections

You create external collections by specifying the following information:

• The web servers that host the collection’s documents.

• The documents that make up the collection.

• How the content acquisition process interacts with the web servers and documents.

• The size and status of the collection.

You create and edit external collections by using one of the following methods:

• The Collections Wizard, which guides you through a step-by-step process.

• The Collections Form, which provides a streamlined process for more experienced users.