This document provides an overview of the primary differences between consumer and enterprise desktop search, and the pitfalls to avoid. By outlining the three key reasons for implementing desktop search for your organization, this paper also examines the business benefits that desktop search lends to employees, workgroups and your entire enterprise. It also covers the areas that you should consider when evaluating potential desktop search solutions. You can use the 12-step checklist at the end of this white paper to define your own requirements for evaluating vendors.

The following topics are covered:

• The Difference Between Consumer and Enterprise Desktop Search
• Three Reasons for Implementing Desktop Search:
• Desktop Search Functionality - The Basics
• Data Sources & File Formats
• Technology Environment
• Advanced Features
• Scalability
• Installation and Maintenance
• Pricing Structure
• Vendor Credentials
• Requirements and Evaluation Checklist