espc13 - how to manage and troubleshoot search
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How To Manage and Troubleshoot Search
Agnes MolnarSenior Search Solution Consultant,
SharePoint Server MVP
Introduction• Senior Search Solutions Consultant• SharePoint Server MVP
• Speaker, Blogger, Community LeadBlog: http://aghy.hu
Email: [email protected]: @molnaragnes
There are major changes in Search!
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Search is used pervasively throughout the platform
Combination of FAST and SharePoint Search
Result Sources
Used pervasively throughout the platform
High Scalability
Continuous Crawling
Content by Search WCM
CSOMResult Blocks
Query Suggestions Query Rules
Search Refinements
Search Administration Challenges• Heterogeneous Data Models
– Every system is different– Mapping to common metadata is essential for findability
• Heterogeneous Security• Bandwidth and Performance
– LOTS of content– Cross-site bandwidth can be expensive/limited– Source Systems can be the limiting factor
Search Troubleshooting Challenges– Complex architecture– Complex configuration– Query and crawl reporting– Scenarios
• Search service is unavailable• “Hung” crawl
Debugging and Troubleshooting Crawl Processes
Debugging and Troubleshooting Crawl Processes
Debugging and Troubleshooting Crawl Processes
FAST Search for SharePoint 2010• “The search request was unable to connect to the
Search Service.”
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Query Debugging – Incorrect Metadata
• “Property doesn't exist or is used in a manner inconsistent with schema settings.”
• “The search request was unable to execute on FAST Search Server.”
Fetched Properties!!
Query Results “Debug Mode”<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><xsl:stylesheet version="1.0" xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform"><xsl:output method="xml" version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" indent="yes"/><xsl:template match="/">
<xmp><xsl:copy-of select="*"/>
</xmp></xsl:template></xsl:stylesheet>
SP2013 Query Debugging – Developer Dashboard
Want to Know More About SharePoint 2013 Search?
The Essential Guide to Enterprise Search in SharePoint 2013Everything You Need to Know to Get the Most Out of Search and Search-based Applications
Download from www.SharePointSearch2013.com
User Experience
Working with Queries and Results
Working with
Content
Architecture,
Deployment &
Operations
Applications &
Development
This book contains 20 chapters, and more than 100 pages packed full of valuable insights. Also includes helpful call outs and screenshots.
thank you.
SHAREPOINT AND PROJECT CONFERENCE ADRIATICS ZAGREB, 11/28/2012