You can now use the ALTER SEARCH INDEX DDL statement to update the configuration of a search index

PreviewJul 13, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

You can now use the ALTER SEARCH INDEX DDL statement to update the configuration of a search index. This feature is in Preview .

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