Understanding the Search Infrastructure

The following process occurs when a user submits a search request:

1. A user enters a search request in the Search field located in the portal header.

   Depending on access security and portal configuration, a user can search the entire portal or within a search group.

2. The query text is submitted to the PeopleSoft Search Framework.

3. The query string is passed to the search engine server.

4. The search engine server performs the search and applies security.

   The search engine server makes a call back to the PeopleSoft Search Framework where the security is configured for each search definition.

5. The search engine server filters the search results for security and returns the search results on the search page.

The search administrator is responsible for defining, deploying search definitions and categories, building and maintaining the search indexes, and defining security that are integral to the search functionality.

See the product documentation for PeopleTools: Search Technology.