1. Tech·Ed North America 2009 6/6/2018 2:20 AM
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2. SharePoint Search Challenges and Tricks
Tech·Ed  North America 2009
6/6/2018 2:20 AM
SharePoint Search Challenges and Tricks
Matthew McDermott, MVP
Principal Consultant
Catapult Systems
OFC317
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3. 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

4. Out-of-the-Box Search Is Good

5. …but What Did you Find?

6. I Want Relevant Search Results.

7. You Need to Plan for Search
Learn what is possible
Gather requirements
Take a wild guess

8. 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

9. Large File ConfigurationHQ
\\redmond\foo\share
\\japan\files\
Distributed File System
\\la\files
\\oceana\dfs
\\doghousetoys.com\share

10. Large File Search Configuration
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demo
Large File Search Configuration
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11. 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

12. Crawl Configuration DFS Address = \\domain.com\share
Local Address = \\Server\Share
Server Name Mapping
\\Server\Share => \\domain.com\share

13. Files you Don't Own

14. Using Link and Link to Document
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demo
Using Link and Link to Document
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16. Link vs. Link to Document
Easy one step entry
Handles many protocols
Returns results from broken links
Returns a link to the list item
Two step entry
Handles HTTP and HTTPS
Does not return data from a 404
Returns a redirect to the item

17. 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

18. Image Files
Picture Library
Publishing Images
Documents

19. Image Search Configuration
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demo
Image Search Configuration
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20. 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?

21. SharePoint Search Consider the whole problem Talk to your users!
Location
File Types and Sizes
Security
Crawl
Metadata
Results Display
Talk to your users!
Reward feedback!

22. Search Resources Microsoft Enterprise Search
Microsoft Enterprise Search Blog
Partner Search Information
My Blog

23. Search Resources Performance and Capacity Planning
CodePlex Search XSL Examples
Microsoft iFilter Blog

24. question & answer

25. Resources Required Slide Speakers, www.microsoft.com/teched
TechEd 2009 is not producing
a DVD. Please announce that
attendees can access session
recordings at TechEd Online.
Resources
Sessions On-Demand & Community
Microsoft Certification & Training Resources
Resources for IT Professionals
Resources for Developers
Microsoft Certification and Training Resources

26. 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   
SharePoint Conference   
Dev Resources
SharePoint MSDN Web Site:
SharePoint Developer Resources:
ITPro Resources
SharePoint Tech Center:
SharePoint Best Practices:

27. 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.
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.
Wednesday’s Picture is:
Box shot
Attend an Interactive Theater Session and enter to win a Microsoft ARC Mouse

29. Complete an evaluation on CommNet and enter to win!
Required Slide
Complete an evaluation on CommNet and enter to win!

30. 6/6/2018 2:20 AM
© 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.
© 2007 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.