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it_user738363 - PeerSpot reviewer
OpenText Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Sep 17, 2017
Provides integration of a document management platform with many applications, though initial stability issues can occur
Pros and Cons
  • "The integration of a document management platform with many other applications, e.g. SAP, SuccessFactors, Salesforce, SharePoint, etc."
  • "No, Content Server is highly scalable, both horizontally and vertically."
  • "Initially there can be stability issues due to unknown factors such as usage of the system, quantity of documents ingested, load during peak hours."

What is most valuable?

The integration of a document management platform with many other applications, e.g. SAP, SuccessFactors, Salesforce, SharePoint, etc. There is a large amount of documentation available, along with solution accelerators to speed up and facilitate the initial setup and integration.

What needs improvement?

Initially there can be stability issues due to unknown factors such as usage of the system, quantity of documents ingested, load during peak hours. Over time, these stability issues can be solved by tweaking the system and scaling according to the volumes and requests done to the system.

For how long have I used the solution?

Over two years.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

No, Content Server is highly scalable, both horizontally and vertically. Additional servers can easily be added to the cluster. At the back-end, additional resources can be added to increase performance of the agents, indexing, and searching capabilities. The front-end can also be scaled horizontally or vertically to improve performance when dealing with a large number of simultaneous users.

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How are customer service and support?

High. When contacting OpenText support we always get an answer within a few hours. The technical support is also very knowledgeable on most of their products, and provides frequent updates when working on a ticket.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was, and still is, complex because there are many components interacting with each other. There are multiple settings to check and configure. A vast knowledge of infrastructure, networking, security, software tools, and more are required to install a performant solution.

What other advice do I have?

Get in touch with experts, either directly from the vendor or consult with an external party that has deep expertise in implementing a similar solution.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. We are a partner and often work together to implement solutions at a client.
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it_user688572 - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Manager at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
Consultant
Jul 27, 2017
​All the information is now stored in a central repository that is accessible to everyone.​
Pros and Cons
  • "Simplicity to roll out, features available, customization options."
  • "All the information is now stored in a central repository that is accessible to everyone."
  • "User interface needs improvement (at least in the version we are using, desktop client)."

What is most valuable?

Simplicity to roll out, features available, customization options.

How has it helped my organization?

All the information is now stored in a central repository that is accessible to everyone.

What needs improvement?

User interface (at least in the version we are using, desktop client).

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used this solution for six years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Yes, but we believe those were related to our environment.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

No.

How are customer service and technical support?

7 out of 10.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

No (we were using file servers).

How was the initial setup?

Straightforward.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

It is an expensive solution. The licensing is not that complex for the core products, but it becomes more complicated for some additional modules.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Yes. We evaluated SharePoint & Documentum .

What other advice do I have?

To keep up to date with the latest versions of the products because OpenText continues to invest money on new features.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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it_user724965 - PeerSpot reviewer
it_user724965Lead Opentext Consultant at a tech services company
Consultant

OpenText is comprehensive product which provides end to end solution of all large and medium scale enterprises right from managing unstructured data to helping them automate and optimize their business operations through AI.

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