Despite the hype, there is still a lot of confusion and misunderstanding surrounding metadata in SharePoint Server 2010. We cover Managed Metadata starting with the planning phase through implementation, and provide tips on how to make it successful in your organization. We will also discuss the direction of managed metadata in the near future. •Planning – where to start, who to talk to, planning guides •Creating Metadata/how-to •Explanation of the parts; Defining and comparing keywords, content types, tagging, and metadata and when to use each •Different ways to use Metadata in your site •How it drives search results •How metadata is utilized in User Profiles •Tips and Tricks