50204 - SharePoint 2007 Search Customization

Introduction

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

2 day course. Search has become a major feature of SharePoint 2007. Learning to manage it and make it smarter is an important skill to master.

Audience Profile

This course is intended for anyone responsible for setting up, configuring, and maintaining SharePoint Search.

Prerequisites

• Before attending this course, students must have a base of Windows Server management background and search fundamentals.

At Course Completion

• After completing this course, students will understand the fundamentals of configuring and customizing SharePoint Search.
  

Course Outline

Module 1: Overview
This module introduces students to SharePoint Search.
Lessons
Overview

Module 2: Search
This module explains the different Microsoft Search products, content sources, file types, and how to use the Crawl process.
Lessons
Search Overview
Microsoft Search Products
Content Sources
Crawl Process
Crawl Schedules
Crawl Schedule Best Practices
Crawling Content
Search Scopes
File Types
Default Access Account
Query Crawl Logs
Lab : Search
Create Content Source
Create Crawl Schedules
Crawl All Scopes
Create Crawl Rule
Create Search Scopes
Add a File Type
Set Default Access Account
Query Crawl Logs

Module 3: Performing Searches
This module explains the different search types available in Microsoft SharePoint Search.
Lessons
Keyword Search
Full Text Search
URL Query
SPQuery
CAML Query
Search Tools
Search Reporting/Analysis
Lab : Search Queries
Keyword Search
Full Text Query Search
PageSize and Sorting
URL Query
SPQuery Search
CAML Query

Module 4: Programming Search
This module explains the query object model and how to use web services.
Lessons
Query Object Model
Web Service
Lab : Search WS
Use the Search Web Service
Use Query Method with STRING
Use QueryEx Method with STRING
Use QueryEx Method with MSSQLFT

Module 5: Tuning Search
This module explains how to fine-tune Search to get the most from SharePoint Search.
Lessons
Thesaurus
Noise Words
Relevance
Improving relevance
Static/Dynamic Ranking Algorithms
Result Removal
Best Bets
Search Web Parts
Search Results Customization
Lab : Tuning Search
Relevance
Keyword Best Bets
Thesaurus
Noise Words
Lab : Customizing Search
Customize Search Results

Module 6: Extending Search
This module explains search terms and protocol handlers.
Lessons
Search Terms
Protocol Handlers
IFilters
IStemmers
IWordBreakers
Lab : Extending Search
Create custom Stored Procedure IFilter, Protocol handler and Content Source

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