By using index aliases in Elasticsearch, we can search one or more indices using a friendly, non-permanent name. In this hands-on lab, you will create, use, and remove aliases in Elasticsearch.
Challenge
From the Kibana console, apply the sample_data
alias to the kibana_sample_data_ecommerce
, kibana_sample_data_flights
, and kibana_sample_data_logs
indices.
Challenge
From the Kibana console, apply the othello
alias, which should filter documents where the play_name.keyword
field is "Othello", to the shakespeare
index.
Challenge
From the Kibana console, do the following:
sample_data
, which should be configured to apply the sample_data
alias.sample_data_bank
index template, which should:
sample_data
component template.bank
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