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Installing Microsoft Indexing Services (Index Server)
(Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003)

Overview:
This tutorial focuses on Installing Microsoft Indexing Services and locating the Management Interface via Computer Management.

 
 

Figure 1

1. Open 'Add/Remove' Programs:
Click 'Start', 'Settings', 'Control Panel' and 'Add/Remove Programs' as shown in Fig 1 above.

If you are using the new-style start menu click 'Start', 'Control Panel' and 'Add/Remove Programs'.

 
 

 
 

Figure 2

2. Add/Remove Windows Components:
Select "Add/Remove Windows Components" from the left-hand panel.

 
 

 
 

Figure 3

3. Install the Indexing Service:
Check the 'Indexing Service' checkbox and press 'Next' (Fig 3 above).

You may be asked to insert your Windows disk as the Windows Components Wizard installs the Indexing Service. Click "Finish" when this process is complete.

You have now installed the Indexing Service. To open and configure the Indexing Service, follow the next two steps.

 
 

 
 

Figure 4

4. Opening Computer Management:
Right-click on 'My Computer' and select 'Manage' as shown above.

If you are using the new-style start menu click 'Start', then Right-click on 'My Computer' and select 'Manage'.

 
 

 
 

Figure 5

5. Opening the Indexing Service management interface:
Expand 'Services and Applications' by clicking the plus icon next to it.

Expand 'Indexing Service' by Clicking the plus icon next to it (as shown). Right-click on the Indexing Service item and select 'Properties' to view the various configuration options available.

To create a new Indexing Service Catalog and add a search page to your web site or Intranet, follow the tutorial here.

 
 
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