For performance reasons, it is recommended that you create one collections directory for each index area you create in IBM® FileNet® P8 Content Engine. Each collections directory you create must be set to provide proper security access. The path to both the collections directory and collections temp directory must be entered in the index area properties when you create them.
Security and communication between Autonomy K2, Content Engine, and the collections directory is handled through the user accounts and permissions provided to those accounts. For detailed information on security, see the IBM FileNet P8 help topic .