Windows Vista Search Mathias Carlberg The Information Problem Information workers spend 15-30% of their time looking for information - IDC SharePoint What is Windows Desktop Search? Accessible from within common tasks Windows Shell, Windows Task Bar, Start Search Effectively find your data Fast, efficient ways to find and act on your data Comprehensive selection Indexes over 200 files types + add-ins available online Understands ~ 100 metadata properties Extensible and Manageable Flexible and documented to add more file types and stores Easily deploy and manage through Group Policy Security and Privacy Attachments Indexed in a sandbox Adheres to Windows Security Models Index obfuscated Use EFS for complete security as with all precious data Doesnt index potentially sensitive data Content of password protected Office files No Data Goes to Microsoft Performance Being a Good Citizen Initial build of the index upon install Incremental scan and update on login Notification based update Indexer back-off User Control of Indexing while on Battery Architectural Commonality with the Next Wave Single Indexing Platform 12 Search integrated with familiar applications and experiences Categorized search as you type right from the Start Button Filename, file property, and full text search always available New filter controls based on file properties like name, author, keyword, etc. Integrated Experience With Microsoft Outlook 2007 Dont Leave The Context OfTo Find What Youre Looking For Seamless, instant search within Outlook Search for keywords withinand attachments Future Roadmap Windows Desktop Search V MSN Search Toolbar SPS 2007 (2H 06) Office 12 Windows Vista WDS enterprise-enabled Windows Live Q2 CY 2006 WDS V 3.0 for XP/WS03 Q3 CY 2006 Windows Vista Search Group Policies 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.