Learn, Try, and Do More with Enterprise Search from Microsoft

Find technical resources to help you design, deploy, configure, and develop for Search Server 2008 Express, Search Server 2008, and Office SharePoint Server 2007. The majority of these resources can be found on TechNet and MSDN. The links on these pages highlight a selection of resources to get you up and running quickly.

IT Pro Resources directs you to learning materials like webcasts, white papers, and deployment guides. Plus, you'll find ways to get "hands-on" experience with Enterprise Search through online virtual labs and trial software.
Developer Resources points you to SDKs, Visual How-tos, best practices, plus articles on query syntax, and methods for extending Enterprise Search.
The Enterprise Search Blog gives you an opportunity to hear from and connect with the product team.
Community Discussion Groups helps you connect with your peers who are implementing Microsoft enterprise search solutions.

How to Get Started:

Download Search Server 2008 Express.
Get familiar with search connectors in the Search Connector Gallery.
Participate in our community discussion groups to ask questions or share ideas.

Search Heroes

Have you used Search Server Express to change the way your organization uses search to find information? Tell us your story.

Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express Product Videos

The following 6 – 10 minute videos briefly introduce features that will help you get started using Search Server Express:

Installation & Configuration.
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The End User Experience.
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Using Federation.
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Also see:

TechNet TechCenters are designed to help connect you with SharePoint Server 2007 and Search Server 2008 resources from Microsoft and the broader Microsoft Office community.

MSDN Developer centers put you in touch with a wealth of technical articles, code samples, developer documentation, and multimedia presentations about working with Enterprise Search in SharePoint Server 2007 and Search Server 2008.