IBM FilesystemImportCM is a tool that archives files from Windows and Linux file servers into IBM DB2 Content Manager, coordinating bulk import and leave-behind filesystem stubs while extracting metadata from file attributes via a configurable GUI.
Published May 16, 2026
| Starting Price | Not publicly disclosed | Not publicly disclosed; vendor-specific licensing metrics may apply | Not consistently publicly disclosed; enterprise procurement often required |
| Intended for | Existing IBM Content Manager customers needing file-server offload with stub access | Enterprises requiring policy-based file-share archiving with retention/compliance features | Enterprises implementing large-scale archiving, legacy-application decommissioning, and regulated retention in the OpenText ecosystem |
| Strengths | Designed to move file sets into IBM Content Manager and support filesystem stubs and metadata extraction | Broader archiving/retention management features (deduplication/compression/retention, compliance, eDiscovery) | Broad archiving portfolio and connectors; often used for large archiving programs |
| Weaknesses | Limited public documentation depth and limited discoverable peer reviews; dependency on IBM Content Manager and WebSphere compatibility | Complex and possibly heavier-weight than a basic ingestion need; opaque pricing for some customers | Can be complex and costly; multiple SKUs and ecosystem-driven licensing/support |
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