Chapter 3. Customizing the Search User Interface

After completing this chapter, you will be able to

  • Understand the site definitions underlying the Search Center.

  • Understand the architectural components of the Search Center.

  • Master the configuration options for the Search Center from an administrator point of view.

  • Deploy new functionality to the Search Center by using custom Features.

  • Understand the different Search Web Parts from a developer angle and the customizations that can be made programmatically.

  • Replace the small Search box with a custom-built control that allows users to enter a search query at the top of Microsoft Office SharePoint pages.

The Search Center plays an important role in the overall end-user search experience within Microsoft ...

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