Administer an OmniFind(r) Text Search Server for DB2(r) for i

You can administer the OmniFind Text Search Server for DB2® for i using the following techniques and tools.

Start the OmniFind Text Search Server for DB2 for i
You can start the OmniFind Text Search Server for DB2 for i by calling SYSPROC.SYSTS_START.
Stop the OmniFind Text Search Server for DB2 for i
You can stop the OmniFind Text Search Server for DB2 for i manually by using the shutdown script that is provided.
Save and restore text search indexes
You can save and restore your text search indexes with or without data.
Problem determination
You can use the system and trace messages logged to determine the source of problems that might occur.
View and save server logs
You can use the provided scripts to view and save the server logs. These logs can help you determine the source of problems.
Administration tools
OMNIFIND provides tools that you can use for common tasks. These tasks include configuring and administering an additional text search server, and adding a synonym dictionary to a collection.
ServerInstance tool
You can use the ServerInstance tool to create or delete servers on *SYSBASE or an independent auxiliary storage pool (ASP). You can also use the ServerInstance tool to link files from a server to the server where OmniFind Text Search Server for DB2 for i is installed.
Health Checker
Health checker is an environment verification tool that can be used to diagnose any OmniFind Text Search Server for DB2 for i configuration problems. It can be used to verify that the OmniFind Text Search Server for DB2 for i text servers and indexes are correctly functioning, and will generate a report with warnings or errors for any potential issues found.
Independent ASP considerations for OmniFind Text Search Server for DB2 for i
You can administer a text search index on an independent auxiliary storage pool (ASP). The ASP can be switched between multiple systems, so there are additional considerations.
High Availability
You can implement a high availability solution that includes text search indexes using existing APIs and commands. DB2 for IBM® i now recognizes text search indexes and takes special actions during DB2 operations that affect these indexes.
Performance analysis
OMNIFIND performance analysis includes choosing the correct index definition, handling documents efficiently, and specifying a selective search.
Transaction considerations
Consider your environment when deciding how often to update your text indexes from the underlying data in the database tables.
Using IBM Navigator for i
You can administer your OmniFind text search servers and text search indexes using IBM Navigator for i.
Using System i Navigator
You can administer your OmniFind text search servers and text search indexes using System i® Navigator.

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