Designing and Implementing Index Server [Paperback]

Drew Kittel (Author), Drew Swank (Author), Mark Swank (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1996

Tripoli is the codename for Microsoft's index server that allows companies to automate their indexing of crucial data. Its integration with Windows NT and Internet Information Server opens the doors to a large market of corporate NT and IIS users that will want to automate their indexing. This book shows readers how to use Index Server. Everything from installation to implementation is discussed in detail.
-- Show readers how to organize and maintain large amounts of information
-- Teaches ways to integrate the server into existing systems

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From the Publisher

Tripoli is an index server that allows companies to automate their indexing of crucial data. Its integration with Windows NT and Internet Information Server opens the doors to a large market of corporate NT and IIS users that will want to automate their indexing. This book shows readers how to use Tripoli. Everything from installation to implementation is discussed in detail. - Show readers how to organize and maintain large amounts of information

- Teaches ways to integrate the server into existing systems

- Covers maintenance, administration, and security issues

Product Details

• Paperback: 350 pages
• Publisher: Sams; 1st edition (December 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575212129
• ISBN-13: 978-1575212128
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,860,338 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Coulda been a better book, March 19, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Designing and Implementing Index Server (Paperback)

You'd think there would have been a market for a book like this, since Index Server comes with no documentation. Instead, this book tries to teach you how to put together a query. Who needs that? Server administrators will not find much new here to help them administer this complex software and will find themselves rushing back to the Microsoft web site to find more information there.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Factual but lacking in content and overall design concepts, August 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Designing and Implementing Index Server (Paperback)

Overall, the book contains (and looks like reprints) of details that are available via Microsoft's MSDN library. While this is useful for non-MSDN subscribers, neither source is comprehensive in describing the actual setup, use and practical examples. Actual syntax of commands and functionality is missing - appendices are unclear and effectively describe what the term means - not how it's used nor it's options. This is definitely NOT a step-by-step book. After reading, I found I had more knowledge about the product, but was still unable to effectively set it up. Am still seeking other sources. I do not recommend this book for anyone attempting a functional use.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars No real help or insight, October 12, 1999

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J. D. Mclellan (New England, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Designing and Implementing Index Server (Paperback)

If your looking for insight or help in setting up or implementing the index server this book offers no help. I was highly disappointed in what this book has to offer.