FAST search is an enhanced enterprise search engine based on the acquisition of FAST ESP. It is a component available with SharePoint 2010 and searches not just SharePoint content but file shares, Microsoft Exchange folders, databases and connected line-of-business systems.

The FAST search results page shows document thumbnails with previews, people matches and counts for search refinements by result type, site, author and date.

With enhanced linguistics capabilities FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint is the search solution for organisations with multi-lingual requirements.

By combining the best elements of SharePoint Enterprise Search and the FAST ESP platforms FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint provides a highly scalable, flexible and engaging search system.

To learn more about FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint visit the Enterprise Search TechCenter on Microsoft TechNet.