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Microsoft Search fundamentals

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Overview

  • Module 1: Discover how to use Microsoft Search, the different types of results available, and get an introduction to the Search & intelligence settings.

    Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

    • Summarize Microsoft Search and its features.
    • Identify the entry points for Microsoft Search.
    • List the different types of results users can find.
    • Locate the Search & intelligence settings in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
  • Module 2: Assign and manage key Microsoft Search roles, determine how success will be measured, and plan the content for the initial release.

    Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

    • Assign admin, editor, and other user accounts.
    • Review search analytics and formulate success metrics.
    • Identify stakeholders and experts who can help.
    • Begin content planning.
  • Module 3: Increase engagement and reduce time spent searching by creating customized answers like bookmarks, Q&As, and acronyms in the Microsoft 365 admin center.

    Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

    • Describe the types of answers available in Microsoft Search.
    • Create bookmarks, Q&As, acronyms, and other answers.
    • Customize and configure answers.
    • Find and use the tools available to bulk-create answers.
  • Module 4: Overview of the search experience for schools, including the custom results available to students and teachers, and the settings available to customize school and web results for your organization.

    Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

    • Understand and identify where school results appear.
    • Describe the types of answers and results available for school users.
    • Outline the available privacy and safety features and settings for schools.
    • Customize the search experience for your school.
  • Module 5: Explore how Microsoft Graph and federated connectors can help bring more of your organization's data to Microsoft Search. Use custom verticals, results clusters, and other customizations to enhance the search experience for your users.

    Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

    • Explain what Microsoft Graph and federated connectors are and how they work.
    • Awareness of the different types of Graph connectors.
    • Customize search results using verticals, layouts, clusters, and filters.
    • Identify the capabilities of Microsoft Graph Search APIs.
  • Module 6: Get an overview of solutions to manage access to files and sites, add search entry points, and review feedback from your users.

    Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

    • Outline the controls available to manage access to files and sites.
    • Enable and manage other Microsoft Search entry points.
    • Locate and review Microsoft Search user feedback.
  • Module 7: Evangelize Microsoft Search and maintain high-quality content to drive usage of work or school search in your organization.

    Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

    • Develop a plan to evangelize Microsoft Search in your organization.
    • Download, review, and share the Microsoft Search adoption kit and other documentation.
    • Ensure work or school results are correct and current.
    • Access and monitor Microsoft Search data insights and reports.

Syllabus

  • Module 1: Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Search
    • What is Microsoft Search?
    • Microsoft Search experiences
    • Microsoft Search results and answers
    • Search and intelligence settings
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary
  • Module 2: Module 2: Assign admins and plan content for Microsoft Search
    • Introduction
    • Assign admin and editor roles
    • Formulate success metrics
    • Identify stakeholders and experts who can help
    • Begin content planning
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary
  • Module 3: Module 3: Create and customize Microsoft Search answers
    • Create and customize answers
    • Create bookmark and Q&A answers
    • Create acronym answers
    • Create location and floor plan answers
    • Create answers faster
    • More answers and results
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary
  • Module 4: Module 4: Use and customize Microsoft Search for schools
    • Use and customize Microsoft Search for schools
    • Where to find school results
    • School results and answers
    • Help keep your school's content safe
    • Customize the search experience for your school
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary
  • Module 5: Module 5: Bring more of your data to Microsoft Search
    • Bring more of your data to Microsoft Search
    • Microsoft Graph connectors
    • Set up and monitor connectors by Microsoft
    • Microsoft Search federated connectors
    • Customize and configure search results
    • Microsoft Graph Search API
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary
  • Module 6: Module 6: Manage access, add entry points, and review Microsoft Search feedback
    • Manage access, add entry points, and review feedback
    • Manage access to files and sites
    • Make it easier to access Microsoft Search
    • User feedback
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary
  • Module 7: Module 7: Increase Microsoft Search adoption, monitor usage, and maintain answers
    • Increase Microsoft Search adoption, monitor usage, and maintain answers
    • Evangelize Microsoft Search within your organization
    • Review bookmarks and keep content current
    • Monitor data insights
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary

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