Documentum Basics

   Q: Can you explain the difference between a Documentum repository and a Documentum cabinet? A: A Documentum repository is the main storage location for documents and other content within the Documentum platform. It is a logical container that holds all the data and metadata associated with the content. A Documentum cabinet, on the other hand, is a physical container that holds one or more repositories. It is used to group together related repositories and provide a higher level of organization and management.   Q: How do you set up a workflow in Documentum? A: To set up a workflow in Documentum, you first need to define the various tasks and steps that make up the workflow using the dm_process object type. Next, you use the dm_route object type to define the order of tasks and the users or groups responsible for each task. Finally, you use the dm_workflow object type to bring all the tasks and routes together into a single workflow.   Q: How do you configure secur...

  Documentum is a enterprise content management (ECM) system developed by EMC Corporation. It uses an object-oriented model to represent and manage digital content and metadata. In this model, content is represented as objects and metadata is stored as properties of those objects. At the core of the Documentum object model is the "object" itself, which is a logical representation of a piece of content. An object can be a document, an image, a video, or any other type of digital content. Each object has a unique identifier, called an "object ID", which is used to identify and access the object. Objects in Documentum have a hierarchical relationship, called "folder-subfolder" relationship. An object can be stored in a folder, which can contain other objects and subfolders. This hierarchical structure allows for the organization and grouping of objects in a logical way. Objects in Documentum also have a set of properties, called "attributes", which ...

 D2 Definitions                 Contexts Contexts are used to define which configurations will be applicable for a given action based on the document properties and/or group membership. For example, you can create a context that applies for all dm_document content types created for quality assurance and set to the Draft status. Context is shown as the horizontal X-axis of the configuration matrix. D2 Dictionary A D2 Dictionary is a collection of key values and one or more sets of descriptive labels, used to provide value assistance to the end user. Dictionaries help end users by defining choice sets for property values, generating autonaming patterns, and providing input assistance during advanced searches. The choice sets ensure that uniform terminology is used across the context. D2 Taxonomy A D2 Taxonomy is a set of values in a tree hierarchy, driven by D2 Dictionaries. Taxonomy should be used if user wants to filter values or design a tre...

There are several ways that applications can use Documentum: Document Management: Applications can use Documentum to manage documents, including creating, storing, and retrieving documents. This includes features such as version control, document metadata, and security. Workflow Management: Applications can use Documentum's workflow capabilities to automate business processes, such as document approval and routing. Content Management: Applications can use Documentum's content management features to manage various types of digital content, including images, videos, and audio files. Records Management: Applications can use Documentum's records management capabilities to manage records, such as retention policies, auditing, and legal holds. Search and Retrieval: Applications can use Documentum's search and retrieval features to find and retrieve documents, metadata, and other content based on various criteria. Integrate with other systems: Applications can use Documentum...