sphinxsearchHow do I create a Sphinx search index?

1. To create a Sphinx search index, the first step is to create a configuration file in the Sphinx directory. This file should contain the data source, index settings, and indexing options.

2. Next, run the indexer command to build the index. The command should include the name of the configuration file and the name of the index.

indexer --config <config_file_name> <index_name>

3. After the index is created, run the searchd command to start the search daemon. This command should also include the name of the configuration file.

searchd --config <config_file_name>

4. Finally, use the search command to query the index. This command should include the name of the index and the search query.

search <index_name> <search_query>

5. The output of the search command will be a list of documents that match the query.

6. To learn more about creating Sphinx search indexes, see the Sphinx Documentation.

7. Additionally, the Sphinx Quick Start Guide provides a detailed overview of the process.

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