Creating a Content Index

You can create a content index only if you have enabled advanced search administration mode. For more information, see About Content Indexes and Enabling Advanced Search Administration Mode.

The following limitations apply to the index name:

• The content index name must be less than 50 characters.
• The content index name cannot contain the following characters: + ~ # ' % * ( ) = [ ] { } | \ " < > . ? / @ & or the euro symbol or a space.

Create a content index

1. On the Site Settings page, in the Search Settings and Indexed Content section, click Configure search and indexing.
2. On the Configure Search and Indexing page, in the Content Indexes section, click Manage content indexes.
3. On the Manage Content Indexes page, click New Content Index.
4. On the Create Content Index page, in the Name and information section, do the following:
   1. In the Name box, type a name for this index.

      The name must be unique for this portal.

   2. In the Description box, type a description for the index.
   3. In the Source Group box, type the description of the scope of content in the index.
   4. In the Server list, select the server on which the index will reside.
5. To change the location for the index, do the following:
   1. In the Local Address section, select the Use a different local address check box.
   2. In the Address box, type the new address.

      Universal Naming Convention (UNC) names are not accepted here. The address must be a valid file system path for the server on which the index is being created.

6. Click OK.