To import a search index, complete the following steps.
- On the navigation pane, expand Search Indexes.
- Right-click Search Indexes, click Add, and then click Import.
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In the Source Directory field,
type the location of the directory that contains the exported search
index.
The Index Name field will be populated with the exported search indexes that are found in the source directory.
- In Index Name field, select the search index to import.
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Click Import Index.
You will be warned if you are about to overwrite an existing search index or are about to re-import an existing search index.