bq: I've then read that solr 5 doesn't by default use the schema.xml file, but
is using a managed schema by default. Apparently, I can't alter the
schema.xml file (which I can't find) but now need to use a REST api.
However, since I'm using dynamic fields, I'm not sure if this is still
necessary.
You have the choice. You can use dynamic schema and control it using
API or use classic schema and control it explicitly via schema.xml.
You control that when you create the schema by using different
templates. It's just the default one is a dynamic schema.
Also, dynamic fields is not the same as
Had a look at previous postings, but am still thoroughly confused.
I installed Solr 5 "out of the box", built a core and uploaded some
documents using dynamic field types.
I can see my uploaded docs using the get method. When I query those docs,
results seem all over the place.
The answer seems to