Editing indexing server options
The Surround SCM indexing server indexes branches for optimized performance and results when searching for text in files. To learn more, see Indexing branches for optimized searches.
If you do not want the indexing server to start automatically, you can modify the startup information. You can also change the indexing server port, directories where indexed content and the indexing server log are stored, and other options.
1. In the registry utility, click Indexing Options. You can also choose Edit > Indexing Options.
The Surround SCM Indexing Server Options dialog box opens.
2. Make any changes to the server information.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Indexing server port | Port number the indexing server uses to communicate with Surround SCM. The default port is 4902. |
| Start indexing server when Surround SCM Server starts | Automatically starts the indexing server when the Surround SCM Server starts. Clear this option if you do not want the indexing server to start automatically. If you clear this option, you must manually start the indexing server to make existing branch indexes available for searching and index new branches. S |
| Index storage directory | Directory where indexed content is stored. The default directory is the IndexingServer/Storage directory in the Surround SCM application directory. Click  to select a different directory. |
| Log directory | Directory where the indexing server log file is stored. The default directory is the IndexingServer directory in the Surround SCM application directory. Click to select a different directory. |
| Java runtime path | Directory where the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) used by the indexing server is located. This path is automatically set during installation. Click to select a different directory. |
| Java parameters | Parameters that specify if the JRE runs as a server or service and the minimum and maximum heap size. The default parameters set the JRE to run as a server, the minimum heap size to 128 MB, and the maximum heap size to 1024 MB. |
3. Click Validate Options to validate the information. If validation fails, check the following:
- Make sure the Java runtime path is correct.
- Make sure the index storage and log directories are correct and that they exist.
4. Click OK to save the changes.