> agreed! the backends + directory providers + executors makes up for a complex mix.

+1 we need to work this one out

> But this is something I think we should solve with a larger collection of IndexManager implementations: an IM is able to setup the different moving parts automatically, so significantly simplifying the configuration (and understanding) needed.

Sounds promising to me me. We should have a chat asap. 

> Thanks for the comments, going to rewrite most of this part.

Cool. Take what you like