Populate an Index

Once an index has been built, it can be populated with data. This step is required before users can search the index or before duplicate detection can take place. Once the index has been fully populated, incremental populations are performed as records are modified.

To populate an index:

  1. Select Admin > Resources > Indices in the Navigation pane.

  2. Click Start, a confirmation message displays.

  3. Click OK.

    NOTE: Once the table has been submitted to be indexed, a confirmation message displays.

  4. Click OK.

The job itself can be monitored by clicking All Jobs. The duration of the job depends on the amount of data in the table.

The first stage of the full index process queues up records to index. The records are then indexed in batches. Each batch is treated as a step. The total number of steps is determined by the number of records.

To monitor the individual indexing process’s steps, click Vertical View.

Full index population can occur on a schedule. A schedule is important if data in the source table is re-imported nightly by an external source. Only Active indices receive a full index. The ACTIVE check box on the Indices page indicates the index is active.

A service page in the DSP® performs full indices. By default, the service page executes once a day.