Configurable Query Options Knowledge Query Server automatically translates the user's query into the appropriate syntax for each search service, eliminating the need to learn multiple query languages. The query syntax used with Knowledge Query Server is defined by the admin-istrator, who can choose to develop a new standard or adopt an existing standard that is already familiar to end users. The administrator can also fully customize the HTML form through which end users specify query parameters, creating unique forms for different classes of users. Configurable Result Listings Knowledge Query Server formats search results from multiple sources to conform to a single standard specified by the administrator. The chosen display format can be adopted from an existing search service or customized to meet an organization's individual requirements.
Administrators can also tailor results pages by adding logos, graphics, and navigational links.
Merged and Ranked Result Lists Knowledge Query Server provides a number of features to enhance search results. Duplicate information from different search services can be merged to eliminate repeat listings. Relevancy rankings can also be merged to yield a single ranked list. In addi-tion, Knowledge Query Server can apply its own customizable relevance ranking algorithms to search results, thereby eliminating inconsistencies between different search services and merging results from search services without ranking capabilities. Password Support Knowledge Query Server supports password protected search services.