Microsoft Enterprise Search - one day workshops!

Enterprise search doesn't have to be complicated. In fact Microsoft recently announced that quick, easy and powerful search will soon be available for FREE in the form of Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express, a fantastic addition to the Microsoft Enterprise Search solution.

The one day Microsoft Enterprise Search workshops, delivered by a technical consultant, are designed to present customers with a solid understanding of Microsoft Enterprise Search capabilities. Providing an overview of the Enterprise Search solution from Microsoft, demonstrating the products and providing an effective evaluation of the Enterprise Search functionality and benefits in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and Microsoft Search Server 2008.

Agenda

09:00 Registration and coffee

09:30 Introductions

09:45 Setting the Scene — What is Enterprise Search and why does it matter?

10:15 Microsoft Enterprise Search Strategy — Introducing Microsoft's products and services for delivering Enterprise Search Solutions

10:45 Coffee break

11:00 Configuring indexing and search using MOSS 2007 — Solution architecture and design; Configuring indexing and search across content, people and applications; Ongoing administration

12:30 Lunch

13:15 Improving relevance and information find ability — Using technical and non-technical tips and tricks to improve relevance and find ability of information

14:00 Beyond the intranet — Exploring alternative and future search solutions – web-based, desktop and mobile devices

14:45 Coffee break

15:00 Getting started with Microsoft Search Server MSS 2008 Express Edition — Installing and configuring MSS 2008 Express Edition. Attendees who bring their own laptops can be assisted in setting up their own instance of MSS Express to take away

16:00 Summary, Q&A — Review and wrap-up

16:30 Close

Location: Microsoft Chertsey

To register, please click on the links below.

Dates:

21 Jan: Register here

29 Jan: Register here

21 Feb: Register here

25 Feb: Register here

18 March: Register here

26 March: Register here

Looks like some great training and insight into Enterprise Search with Microsoft - see you there!