If you do not wish to update existing documents during an index build, what option should be considered?

The most suitable option to avoid updating existing documents during an index build is to choose the Incremental Build option. This choice focuses on only indexing new or updated documents since the last build, thereby leaving existing documents untouched.

In a project management context, maintaining the integrity of existing data during an indexing operation is crucial. The Incremental Build allows teams to efficiently manage resources and time while ensuring that the previous document states remain intact. This method is particularly useful in environments where data stability is essential, as it minimizes disruption by targeting updates only to the newly added or modified content.

Other options, while they may seem relevant, do not specifically address the need to avoid updating existing documents. For example, selecting all documents would mean every document is re-evaluated, which would undoubtedly lead to existing documents being updated. The Exclude Irrelevant Documents option focuses on filtering out documents deemed unnecessary, but it doesn’t inherently prevent updates to those that are included. Archiving previous data involves moving older data to a different location, which does not directly influence the current indexing process for avoiding updates.

Thus, the Incremental Build option is the most effective and precise way to ensure existing documents remain unchanged during an index build.