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Perform a search-first migration (SharePoint Server 2010)

 

Applies to: SharePoint Server 2010

Upgrading to Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 from Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 provides significant improvements in enterprise search capability. However, policy or resource constraints in an organization sometimes pose challenges that can prevent or postpone a complete upgrade. Even if your organization is not ready to perform a complete upgrade from Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, you can take advantage of end-user enterprise search capabilities of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 from your SharePoint Server 2007 deployment by performing a search-first migration.

The following articles describe the process of search-first migration. In these articles, it is assumed that you are knowledgeable about deploying, configuring, and operating Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010, especially with regard to search functionality.

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Concepts

Deployment for SharePoint Server 2010

Other Resources

Downloadable book: Upgrading to SharePoint Server 2010
Resource Center: Upgrade and Migration for SharePoint Server 2010