Enterprise Search in SharePoint Server 2013 provides an abundance of functionality and search capabilities for your SharePoint environment. It can be very overwhelming when trying to setup, configure, and understand all of the many search features and processes. Therefore, I have provided an easy step-by-step guide to walk you through the necessary steps to help facilitate the creation and functionality of your Search Center site. This how-to guide shows you exactly what to do and how to do it. Using this book will help you quickly and easily ramp-up on Enterprise Search in SharePoint 2013.

This book explores database management of SharePoint 2013. SharePoint 2013 may be installed and configured using either SQL Server 2008 R2 or SQL Server 2012. Many times SharePoint Administrators and SharePoint Developers overlook SQL Server in a SharePoint environment. It is there, it functions, and it's a black-box to many. SQL Server is essential to a productive SharePoint farm as that's where 90% of the content, configurations, settings, etc. are stored. Without SQL Server, there is no SharePoint. Therefore, this book dives into the various databases, discusses best practices, and outlines tactical operations. A perfect reference for SQL Server DBAs and SharePoint Administrators that have authority over SQL Server in a SharePoint farm.

The Managed Metadata Service Application & Proxy was introduced in Microsoft's release of SharePoint Server 2010 back in mid-2010. The Managed Metadata Service (MMS) was a much anticipated addition to the software that many couldn't wait to get their hands on. The pure promise of making it easier more integrated and intuitive left us all on the edges of our seats. MMS has been able to fill many requirements that companies have had outstanding in various areas. With its ability to increase the retrieval time of their data, process automation and increased search capabilities they are seeing increased productivity and less frustration from employees. Furthermore, file and records management are now becoming more popular with the introduction of MMS and we only see that trend increasing. With proper planning, implementation and training MMS can become a very valuable asset to your organization. In this publication we hope to help ensure that you get the most out of MMS.

Search UX Overview This book provides many ideas and steps for enhancing the search experience across various aspects of SharePoint 2013 Enterprise Search. Enterprise Search in SharePoint 2013 Server provides an abundance of functionality and search capabilities for your SharePoint environment. There are many ways to enhance the overall search experience for your users by customizing features, templates, settings, configurations, etc. Therefore, Steve Mann has provided an easy step-by-step guide to assist you in enhancing the overall user search experience. He has created this book to visually step you through modifications and customizations to further improve the Enterprise Search Center user experience within your SharePoint enterprise. Topics Include: Enhancing the Search Navigation Improving Image and Video Results Handling PDF Documents Promoting Results Suggestions and Spelling Words Sorting and Refinement of Search Results Providing Consistent Results and Experiences Enhancing Search Keywords Instant and Cascading Refinement of Multi-Value Properties Customizing Search Result Item Templates and Hover Panels and much more End-to-End Solutions There are two bonus chapters adapted from Steve's walkthrough guide that provide end-to-end scenarios and modifications: Enhancing the Search Center UX with a Custom Vertical Incorporating External Data using BCS into the Search Center UX "Just show me how to do it " If you find yourself screaming this while reading technical books, then this book is for you. There are plenty of screenshots and no individual steps that leave out critical information. Each section clearly shows you what to do, how to do it, and what the results look like.