Experienced Java developers know how to use the Apache Lucene library to build powerful search applications natively in Java. Open source LucidGaze for Lucene from Lucid Imagination provides a powerful utility for making transparent the underlying search operations, and analyzing their impact on search performance.http://www.lucidimagination.com/How-We-Can-Help/webinar-Lucene-Search-Performance

Lucene and Solr are state of the art search technologies available for free as open source from The Apache Software Foundation. Lucene is the underlying search library, and Solr is a platform built on top of Lucene that makes it easy to build Lucene-based applications. Both are full-featured and have excellent performance, relevancy ranking and scalability.

With the new release of version 2.9, Apache Lucene is now faster and more flexible than before. Learn about these new features and improvements: Near-real-time search Flexible indexing and segments High-performance numerical range queries New APIs introduced Critical bug fixes http://www.lucidimagination.com/developer/whitepaper/Whats-New-in-Apache-Lucene-2-9

"Thousands of organizations around the world, including AT&T, Sears, Ford, Verizon, The Guardian, Elsevier, Cisco, Macy’s and more have found their solution: Lucene/Solr open source, the world’s most popular search technology. Our new white paper “A Manager’s Guide to Real World Open Source Search Applications” provides numerous case studies across various industries and business models to show how real-world businesses have turned Lucene/Solr open source search into competitive advantage.http://www.lucidimagination.com/files/file/whitepaper/LIWP_LuceneSolrRealWorldSearch.pdf "

"Open source is a good solution for implementing search across your enterprise.Download this free white paper and learn about the advantages of open source: * Lower costs * Pay at the point of value * Transparent development * Lower overall risk * Professional support from the technology expertshttp://www.lucidimagination.com/files/file/whitepaper/LIWP_ConsiderOpenSource.pdf "

* Learn about the full-text search -- is the right technology * Producing sets of ideal results you'd like to return for a range of queries * Considering the value of supplementing a basic search result list with document clustering * Producing more specific requirements and investigating technology options http://www.lucidimagination.com/whitepaper/starting-search-application

This webinar examines on developing and implementing search strategies specifically for e-commerce sites with Solr the Lucene search server.http://www.lucidimagination.com/files/file/Lucid-Sheetmusic-Solr-ECommercePerformance.pdf

This paper examines some of the key factors to consider when configuring your e-commerce site search and discovery. Apache Solr/Lucene, the Lucene Search Server, is leading customers to products at major e-commerce sites around the world. Solr offers ready-to-use features such as faceting, suggestions, and hints, language localizations, and more.http://www.lucidimagination.com/solutions/whitepapers/ecommerce-search-strategies

This paper examines some of the key factors to consider when configuring your e-commerce site search and discovery. Apache Solr/Lucene, the Lucene Search Server, is leading customers to products at major e-commerce sites around the world. Solr offers ready-to-use features such as faceting, suggestions, and hints, language localizations, and more.

The Reference Guide describes all of the important features and functions of the LucidWorks for Solr Certified Distribution. It's available free when you download the LucidWorks for Solr Certified Distribution, or to download separately as an e-book.