Course Outline
Overall Goal
To provide experienced web developers and technical staff with a comprehensive introduction to the Solr search platform, equipping software developers with advanced skills for creating effective search solutions for government.
I. Fundamentals
- Solr Overview
- Installing and Running Solr
- Adding Content to Solr
- Interpreting a Solr XML Response
- Modifying Parameters in the URL
- Utilizing the Browse Interface
- Labs: Installing Solr, Executing Queries
II. Searching
- Sorting Search Results
- Query Parsers
- Advanced Query Techniques
- Hardwiring Request Parameters
- Incorporating Fields into Default Searches
- Faceting for Enhanced Search Filters
- Result Grouping
- Labs: Advanced Queries, Experimenting with Faceted Search
III. Indexing
- Incorporating Custom Content into Solr
- Deleting Data from Solr
- Building a Bookstore Search Application
- Adding and Exploring Book Data
- Deduplication Using the Update Processor
- Labs: Indexing Various Document Collections for Government
IV. Schema Updating
- Adding Fields to the Schema
- Analyzing Text for Enhanced Search
- Labs: Customizing the Solr Schema for Specific Needs
V. Relevance
- Field Weighting for Improved Results
- Phrase Queries for Precise Matching
- Function Queries for Complex Scenarios
- Fuzzy Search for Partial Matches
- Sounds-Like Queries for Phonetic Searches
- Labs: Implementing Relevance Techniques in Queries
VI. Extended Features
- More-Like-This for Similar Results
- Geospatial Search for Location-Based Data
- Spell Checking to Enhance User Experience
- Suggestions for Autocomplete and Recommendations
- Highlighting Key Terms in Results
- Pseudo-Fields for Derived Information
- Pseudo-Joins for Complex Data Relationships
- Multilingual Support for Diverse Users
- Labs: Implementing Spell Checking and Suggestions for Government Applications
VII. Multicore
- Managing Multiple Types of Data with Solr Cores
- Labs: Creating and Administering Solr Cores for Diverse Data Sets
VIII. SolrCloud
- Introduction to SolrCloud Architecture
- Understanding How SolrCloud Functions
- Commit Strategies for Data Consistency
- Utilizing ZooKeeper for Cluster Management
- Managing Solr Configuration Files in a Distributed Environment
- Labs: Administering SolrCloud for Scalable and Resilient Search Solutions
IX. Developing with Solr API
- Interfacing with Solr via RESTful APIs
- Configuration Management for Integration
- Indexing and Searching Data Programmatically
- Integrating Solr with Spring Framework
- Labs: Coding to Read and Write Solr Index, Practicing Spring Integration with Solr
X. Developing with Lucene API
- Building a Lucene Index for Custom Applications
- Searching, Viewing, and Debugging Indexed Data
- Extracting Text from Documents Using Tika
- Scaling Lucene Indices on Clustered Environments
- Tuning Lucene Performance for Optimal Results
- Labs: Coding with the Lucene API for Advanced Search Capabilities
XI. Conclusion
- Alternative Approaches to Search Solutions
- ElasticSearch for Highly Scalable Deployments
- DataStax Enterprise: Integrating Solr and Cassandra for Big Data
- Cloudera Solr Integration for Hadoop Ecosystems
- Blur for Real-Time Search Applications
- Future Directions in Search Technology for Government Operations
Requirements
All attendees should be experienced technical staff with a background in web application operations and, preferably, development for government.
Lab Environment:
Amazon EC2 servers will be provided to students for installation, administration, and lab work. Students will need an SSH client and a browser to access the cluster.
Zero Install: There is no need to install Solr software on students’ machines! (Although it is possible)
Testimonials (5)
very to the point and hands on. No "powerpoint-training" but real scenarios and demos
Michael Sperber - WUR/ Computrain
Course - Solr for Developers
Industry problems and solutions. Practice knowledge.
Wojciech Walczyszyn - SAP
Course - Solr for Developers
It was broad, it was precise and nicely explained
Wojciech Drzewiecki - SAP
Course - Solr for Developers
He is provided great example for each topic.
Onoriode Ikede
Course - Solr for Developers
The lectures were fine.
