Configure enterprise search (SharePoint Server 2010)
Applies to: SharePoint Server 2010
Configuring enterprise search includes the following tasks:
Create and configure a new Search service application (SharePoint Server 2010). Create and configure a Search service application as part of a new deployment of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 or as needed.
Create a Search Center site (SharePoint Server 2010). Create a Search Center site for users to use when searching.
Deploy people search. Learn about the prerequisites and how to implement people search to help users find other people in the organization.