Matthew McDermott, MVP Principal Consultant Catapult Systems OFC317 Agenda Search is a business problem Search Project Considerations Patterns for search configuration Large file crawl configuration Tagging and content.
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Matthew McDermott, MVP Principal Consultant Catapult Systems OFC317 Agenda Search is a business problem Search Project Considerations Patterns for search configuration Large file crawl configuration Tagging and content you do not control Image search For MOSS 2007 Out-of-the-Box Search Is Good …but What Did you Find? I Want Relevant Search Results. You Need to Plan for Search Learn what is possible Gather requirements Take a wild guess The Process Identify Content Sources and Protocol Handlers Identify Content Types and need for iFilters Crawl, Map Properties, Crawl Again Review and Customize the Results XSL Large File Configuration Distributed File System Large File Search Configuration Large File Considerations Location, Location, Location Server name mapping for “alternate” locations MaxDownloadSize and MaxGrowFactor Ensure your iFilter can handle the files Consider your crawl schedule for your content Crawl Configuration DFS Address = \\domain.com\share Local Address = \\Server\Share Server Name Mapping \\Server\Share => \\domain.com\share Files you Don't Own Using Link and Link to Document Link vs. Link to Document Link Link to Document Easy one step entry Two step entry Handles many protocols Handles HTTP and HTTPS Returns results from broken links Does not return data from a 404 Returns a link to the list item Returns a redirect to the item Files you Don't "Own" Location, Location, Location Metadata requirements Cross-reference with Link or Link to a Document Apply metadata and index the item Configure the search results to return the link Image Files Image Search Configuration Image Files Location, Location, Location Invest in an iFilter that can handle the files Consider your crawl schedule for your content How do you want your images displayed? SharePoint Search Consider the whole problem Location File Types and Sizes Security Crawl Metadata Results Display Talk to your users! Reward feedback! Search Resources Microsoft Enterprise Search http://www.microsoft.com/enterprisesearch Microsoft Enterprise Search Blog http://blogs.msdn.com/enterprisesearch Partner Search Information https://www.quickstartmicrosoftsearch.com My Blog http://blogs.catapultsystems.com/matthew Search Resources Performance and Capacity Planning http://technet.microsoft.com/enus/library/cc262574.aspx CodePlex Search XSL Examples http://sctxsl.codeplex.com/ Microsoft iFilter Blog http://blogs.msdn.com/filters Resources www.microsoft.com/teched www.microsoft.com/learning Sessions On-Demand & Community Microsoft Certification & Training Resources http://microsoft.com/technet http://microsoft.com/msdn Resources for IT Professionals Resources for Developers www.microsoft.com/learning Microsoft Certification and Training Resources Track Resources Spin the Wheel: Attend SharePoint breakout sessions Mon-Thurs and collect the picture of the day. Come by the booth for a chance to spin the SharePoint wheel. Collect all 4 pictures and enter to win a Microsoft Arc Mouse, drawing 11:30am on Friday, game cards at the booth. Product Info http://www.microsoft.com/SharePoint SharePoint Conference 2009 www.mssharepointconference.com Dev Resources SharePoint MSDN Web Site: http://msdn.microsoft.com/sharepoint SharePoint Developer Resources: http://mssharepointdeveloper.com/ ITPro Resources SharePoint Tech Center: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/office/sharepointserver/ SharePoint Best Practices: http://technet.microsoft.com/enus/office/sharepointserver/bb736746.aspx Collect the SharePoint Session Picture of the Day Attend any SharePoint Breakout Session day 1 – 4 and check the last slide for a daily picture. Come to the TLC yellow area, SharePoint booths OFC 4 & 5 to spin the wheel for a chance to win a prize. The wheel only spins when the SharePoint spotlight is flashing. One spin per person. Wednesday’s Picture is: Collect all four daily SharePoint pictures and enter to win a Microsoft ARC Mouse. Game cards can be picked up at the booth. Drawing for Mice on Friday at the wheel at 11:30AM. Box shot Attend an Interactive Theater Session and enter to win a Microsoft ARC Mouse Complete an evaluation on CommNet and enter to win! © 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.