Configure Data Model Search Indexing

You can configure how and when subject areas are indexed from the Data Model tab (Search Index page).

  1. On your home page, click Navigator Navigator icon used to display the Navigator, then click Console.
  2. Under Configuration and Settings, click Search Index.
  3. In the Data Model tab, click Enable Data Model Crawl.
  4. In User to Run Crawl As, click Search and enter a user that is a member of the BIDataModelAuthor or BIServiceAdministrator application roles.
  5. Select a language or hold down Ctrl to select multiple languages.
  6. Under Select Data Models to Index, select the Homepage Search checkbox for each of the data models and columns you want to include in the index.
  7. Select a Crawl Status for the data models and columns you want to index.
  8. Select the Sensitive Data checkbox to restrict indexed data to authorized users.

    Only users with access to the column can see the indexed data. The Sensitive Data option increases runtime overhead for search indexing. Use it only when necessary.

  9. Enter Synonyms at the column level suitable for your organization.
  10. Click Save Save icon.
  11. Optional: Click Run NowRun Now to rebuild the search index with your changes.