51. Application Engine Architecture

• Hosts Workplace / Workplace XT

• Presentation layer

• Communicates with CE and PE

• Supports SSL, security, customization

52. FileNet 3.5 vs 4.0 Differences

• CE runs in Java (not C++)

• Compound docs, EJB transport, JDBC instead of COM

• 4.0 supports UNIX/Linux

• Uses Factory.ObjectStore.fetchInstance() (vs. ObjectFactory in 3.5)

53. How is authentication handled in FileNet 3.5 vs 4.0?

• 3.5: Windows-based authentication

• 4.0: Uses JAAS and supports WebSphere/WebLogic, LDAP, SSO

54. Document vs. Custom Object

55. What is the lifecycle of a Custom Object?

Custom objects do not support content or versioning but can trigger events and workflows.

56. How to create Lifecycle?

Use FEM → Define:

• Lifecycle Policy (states: Draft → Review → Publish)

• Lifecycle Actions (e.g., promote/demote logic)

57. What are Released and Superseded versions?

• Released: Official published version

• Superseded: Older major or minor version

58. How to manage Event Subscriptions?

Workplace →
Author → Advanced Tools → Add Workflow Subscription
Specify:

• Event

• Triggering Object/Class

• Action (e.g., launch workflow)

59. What are the 4 ways to apply security in CE?

1. Default Instance Security

2. Inheritance (from parent)

3. Security Policy/Template

4. Direct Security

60. What is Direct Security?

Manual addition of ACEs to objects by authorized users.

61. What is a Security Policy? How to create?

Used to apply consistent permissions to multiple objects.
Workplace → Author → Advanced Tools → Add Security Policy

62. Which transport protocols are used in FileNet?

• EJB

• Web Services (SOAP, DIME, MTOM)

• 63. Required properties for WSI connection?

  System.setProperty("java.security.auth.login.config", "jaas.conf.WSI");
  System.setProperty("wasp.location", "wsi");
  String ceURI = "http://host:port/wsi/FNCEWS40MTOM";
  

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  64. Code to fetch Document Properties

  Document doc = Factory.Document.fetchInstance(os, id, filter);
  Properties props = doc.getProperties();
  

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  65. Code to Create Custom Object

  CustomObject co = Factory.CustomObject.createInstance(os, "ClassName");
  co.getProperties().putValue("Title", "Sample Title");
  co.save(RefreshMode.NO_REFRESH);
  

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  66. Workflow vs Workflow Definition

  • Workflow: Running instance

  • Definition: Template used to define routing, tasks

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  67. What is an Isolated Region?

  Logically separate workflow DB section, isolated for security and performance.

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  68. Queue vs. Roster

  • Queue: Holds work items

  • Roster: List of all workflow instances

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  69. Types of Queues

  • User Queue

  • Work Queue

  • System Queue

  • Component Queue

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  70. What is Component Queue? How to configure?

  Used for external interaction in workflows.
  Set up via:

  • PCC

  • PTM for attaching JAR

  • Workflow Designer

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  71. What is Event Log?

  Tracks system/workflow events per isolated region. Configurable in PCC.

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  72. What are Data Providers?

  JavaBeans that connect presentation layers to APIs.
  Useful for decoupled app design.

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  73. What is P8 in FileNet P8?

  Stands for “Package of 8 Suites”:

  • Content Manager

  • Business Process Manager

  • Email Manager

  • Records Manager

  • Team Collaboration

  • Forms Manager

  • Image Manager

  • Web Content Manager

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  74. Steps to Create Object Store via FEM

  1. Set up DB & user

  2. Configure data sources in WAS

  3. Use FEM wizard to create Object Store

  4. Test connection, assign storage area, security, root folder

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  75. FileNet P8 Installation Steps

  1. Install CE, PE, AE

  2. Configure GCD, object store

  3. Configure Workplace/Workplace XT

  4. Enable security, indexing, workflows

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  76. What is ISRA?

  Image Services Resource Adapter
  Java-based connector to legacy FileNet Image Services repository.

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  77. What are the P8 Core Components?

  1. Content Engine

  2. Process Engine

  3. Application Engine

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  78. What is FEM (FileNet Enterprise Manager)?

  MMC-based admin console to:

  • Create object stores, classes

  • Manage lifecycles, properties

  • Configure security

  • Export/import data

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  79. What is eForms Designer?

  A desktop tool to design dynamic forms for workflows and document processes.

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  80. What is eForms Management?

  Web-based form processing tool integrated with workflows for:

  • Smart data entry

  • Field validation

  • Process integration

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  81. What is Versioning in FileNet?

  • Minor: Draft/in-process

  • Major: Released

  • Superseded: Outdated version

  • Reservation: Checked-out

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  82. What is Search in FileNet?

  • Property or Content-based

  • Supports stemming, synonyms, wildcards

  • Templates for reusable queries

  • Bulk operations via FEM

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  83. What is FileNet Workplace?

  Web interface for:

  • Document management

  • Workflow access

  • Admin and dev tools (Search Designer, Process Designer)

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  84. Key Features of Workplace

  • Document Management

  • BPM tools (workflow launch, routing)

  • Application customization and simulation

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  85. Where to find terminated workflow info?

  Via Process Administrator → Search Event Logs

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  86. How to get FileNet P8 software for training?

  • IBM Partner access

  • IBM Cloud rentals

  • IBM VM image (for partners)

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  87. What are Root Classes in FileNet?

  Base classes with no parent:

  • Document Class, Annotation, Event, Choice List, etc.

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  88. Stored Search vs Search Template

  Feature	Stored Search	Search Template
  Complete search?	Yes	No
  User input needed?	No	Yes
  Executes on open?	Yes	No

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  89. Code to delete a document

  Document doc = Factory.Document.getInstance(os, "Document", path);
  doc.delete();
  doc.save(RefreshMode.NO_REFRESH);
  

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  90. What protocol does PE use to connect to CE/AE?

  IIOP (Internet Inter-ORB Protocol)

  • Secure

  • Supports ORB-based object invocation

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  91. How is authentication handled in FileNet?

  • JAAS for EJB

  • WS-Security for Web Services

  • LDAP integration and SSO supported

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  92. What is CEWS (Content Engine Web Services)?

  SOAP-based API access to CE
  Endpoints:

  • SOAP, DIME, MTOM (preferred for performance)

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  93. How to check if CE is running?

  • Check WebSphere for FileNetEngine status

  • Try FEM connection

  • Open Workplace

  • Access http://host:port/FileNetEngine

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  94. What is File Store and File Store Policy?

  • File Store: Physical storage location

  • Policy: Controls document distribution to stores

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  95. Where does CE store documents?

  1. Database (for <10KB content)

  2. File Store

  3. Fixed Content Devices (e.g., EMC Centera)

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  96. How many databases in CE?

  • One GCD database

  • One Object Store database per store

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  97. What happens to work items if a queue is deleted?

  All work items in the queue are also deleted.

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  98. Workplace vs. Workplace XT

  Feature	Workplace	Workplace XT
  UI	Basic	Modern (JSF)
  Drag & Drop	No	Yes
  Customization	Yes (Toolkit)	No (Toolkit coming later)

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  99. Authentication Standards?

  1. JAAS for EJB

  2. WS-Security for Web Services

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  100. What is Rendition Engine?

  Converts documents to formats like PDF/HTML for:

  • Publishing

  • Web delivery

  • Archiving