Setting Up Indices in Elasticsearch 7.13

Kacper Bąk
3 min readAug 20, 2023

Crafting the perfect Elasticsearch index is an essential skill for every system administrator. In this tutorial, we will explore the process of creating specific indices in Elasticsearch 7.13.

Official Elasticsearch Logo
Official Elasticsearch Logo

Introduction

Elasticsearch, the heart of the Elastic Stack, is a powerful search and analytics engine. It’s highly scalable and versatile, making it a prime choice for businesses across the globe. In today’s guide, we’ll delve into the process of creating indices, an essential aspect of managing data in Elasticsearch.

Table of Contents

  1. Setting up Your Lab Environment
  2. The Lab Scenario: Your Role and Task
  3. Step-by-step Guide to Creating Indices
  4. Conclusion

1. Setting up Your Lab Environment

Before we begin, ensure you’ve set up your lab environment. Here’s a quick rundown:

  • Navigating to the Elastic Environment
Web browser address bar with Elasticsearch’s public IP address input
Web browser address bar with Elasticsearch’s public IP address input
  • Logging In: Once on the Elastic login page, utilize the username and the password to gain access.

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