Microsoft FAST Search Options
Search Technologies is the most experienced FAST search implementation company worldwide.
We work with hundreds of Microsoft users, all versions of the FAST search engine, and we provide proof of concept / prototyping systems to help customers better understand the added value of FAST.FAST VERSIONS AND NOMENCLATURE
- FS4SP: Fast Search for SharePoint 2010 is a version of FAST packaged for the SharePoint 2010 environment.
- FISe: FAST for Internet Search. This is a packaging of FS4SP aimed at internet facing applications, such as Web site search and Extranets
- FSIA: FAST Search for Internal Applications is based on FAST ESP and aimed at organizations looking for a stand alone FAST implementation (not integrated with SharePoint) for internal use. As of late 2011, this version is no longer being sold by Microsoft
- FSIS: FAST Search for Internet Sites is also based on the FAST ESP, and is aimed at online search applications. As of late 2011, this version is no longer being sold by Microsoft
- FAST ESP: Currently in release 5.3, as it was when Microsoft acquired FAST. Migration programs are available to FS4SP.
