Abstract: Various technologies and techniques are disclosed for searching for and extracting data from databases of content management applications. User input is received to connect to a database or database snapshot of an application, and a connection is established. When the database is not part of a current live instance of the application, an emulation is performed such that the database is treated like it is attached to the current live instance of the application. The user is able to browse and/or search for content, including documents, in the database or database snapshot without having to explore individual site collection structure and user interfaces of individual sites. A site collection user interface (UI), a site selector UI, and/or a list selector UI, for example, provide data entry fields for entering search requirements. Unattached databases can be managed using commands, such as using an object model or command line.

Abstract: Various technologies and techniques are disclosed for searching for and extracting data from databases of content management applications. User input is received to connect to a database or database snapshot of an application, and a connection is established. When the database is not part of a current live instance of the application, an emulation is performed such that the database is treated like it is attached to the current live instance of the application. The user is able to browse and/or search for content, including documents, in the database or database snapshot without having to explore individual site collection structure and user interfaces of individual sites. A site collection user interface (UI), a site selector UI, and/or a list selector UI, for example, provide data entry fields for entering search requirements. Unattached databases can be managed using commands, such as using an object model or command line.