Changing the root directory of an index area

Change the root directory of an index area to move the area. You might want to move the area because the current disk has become full or to take advantage of a faster disk. Indexing and searching must stop while the area is being moved.

To change the root directory of an index area

1. Accessing subsystem configuration properties. For each active subsystem, clear Enable indexing and save your changes.
2. Starting and stopping IBM® Content Search Services. Stop and start the servers.
3. Determine the current root directory for the index area. The remaining steps in this procedure refer to this directory as the old root directory.
   1. Listing index areas.
   2. In the details pane, select the name of the index area.
   3. Click the General tab.
   4. Note the root directory as specified in the Root Directory Path field. For example, the root directory might be \\Daphne\Indexes\IndexArea1.
4. Enter the new root directory for the index area.
   1. Verify that the new root directory exists. For example, the new root directory might be \\Daphne\Indexes\IndexArea2.
   2. In the Root Directory Path field, enter the new root directory .
   3. Save your changes.
5. Back up the old root directory.
6. Copy the contents of the old root directory including subdirectories to the new root directory.
7. Accessing subsystem configuration properties. For each active subsystem, select Enable indexing and save your changes.