Google Search Appliance Fundamentals in Kitchener

Google Search Appliance Fundamentals Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction of Google Search Appliance

• Google Search Appliance
• On-Board File System Crawling
• On-Board Database Crawler
• Google Apps Integration
• What is Universal Search?
• Providing Universal Search with a Google Search Appliance

Module 2: Setting Up

• Installing and Configuring a Search Appliance
• Configuring Search Appliances for Load Balancing or Failover
• Administrator and Manager Accounts
• Setting Up User Accounts

Module 3: Crawling

• What Content is Not Crawled?
• Configuring Crawl of Public Content
• Configuring Crawl of Controlled-Access Content
• Managing Serve of Controlled-Access Content
• Crawling and Serving Controlled-Access Content

Module 4: Indexing

• Indexing Content in Non-Web Repositories
• Indexing Hard-to-Find Content
• Indexing Database Content
• Indexing Entities
• Testing Indexed Content

Module 5: One Box

• Overview
• Steps to Define and Deploy a OneBox Module
• Planning of OneBox
• Defining a OneBox Module in the Admin Console
• Defining a OneBox Module Using an XML Configuration File

Module 6: Search Experience

• Using Features to Enhance the Search Experience
• Forcing Specific Documents to the Top of Search Results
• Grouping Search Results by Topic
• Providing Options for Navigating Search Results
• Displaying Expert Profiles with Search Results
• Integrating Personal Content from Google Apps
• Restricting Search and Influencing Results Rankings
• Controlling Automatic Searching of Synonyms
• Segmenting the Index
• Providing User Results and Enabling User Alerts
• Displaying Translations of Search Results
• Showing Document Previews in Search Results
• Enabling Wildcard Search
• Customising the User Interface
• Collecting Metrics about User Clicks

Module 7: Essentials

• Using Language Options
• Extending Universal Search
• Monitoring a Search Appliance

Who Should Attend this Google Search Appliance Fundamentals Course?

The Google Search Appliance Fundamentals Training is designed for professionals who want to get better at configuring, managing, and implementing Google Search Appliance (GSA) in their organisations. The Google Search Appliance Fundamentals Course can benefit individuals such as:

• Search Administrators
• Content Managers
• Search Consultants
• Search Developers
• E-commerce Managers
• Digital Librarians
• Data Analysts

Prerequisites of the Google Search Appliance Fundamentals Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Google Search Appliance Fundamentals Training.

Google Search Appliance Fundamentals Course Overview

Google Search Appliance Fundamentals Training provides an understanding of enterprise search solutions and document indexing processes. It covers crawling, indexing, content integration, and search configuration within organisational environments.

This training enables delegates to develop skills in managing search functionalities and optimising information retrieval. It supports improved content accessibility, enhances search efficiency, and strengthens enterprise data management.

This 2-Day course offered by The Knowledge Academy enables delegates to apply search appliance concepts in real-world scenarios. It equips them with practical skills to configure, manage, and optimise enterprise search solutions effectively.

Google Search Appliance Fundamentals Course Objectives

• To gain proficiency in administering the Google Search Appliance for effective content search and retrieval
• To learn the intricacies of document crawling, indexing, and content insertion through feeds and connectors
• To understand the implementation of Onebox modules, optimising the presentation of search results
• To master the integration of feeds with content management systems, covering web, metadata, and content feeds
• To acquire the skills to implement directory service (LDAP) integration for enhanced security
• To develop expertise in forms authentication security within the Google Search Appliance environment

Upon completion of this course, delegates will have the expertise to maximise content search efficiency with the Google Search Appliance. Additionally, they'll be well-prepared to pursue more advanced certifications on the Google Cloud, opening new career opportunities.

What’s Included in this Google Search Appliance Fundamentals Course?

• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Google Search Appliance Fundamentals Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack