Setting up Elasticsearch in the Cloud

The video tutorial explains two methods to set up Elasticsearch: a manual installation on a local machine and using Bonsai, a hosted Elasticsearch service. Bonsai offers a free node cluster with easy setup and online access, making it suitable for real-world applications. The tutorial guides viewers through creating a free Bonsai cluster, understanding basic Elasticsearch concepts, and managing access credentials. Finally, it covers setting up a Java environment to interact with Elasticsearch.

What is one advantage of using Bonsai for Elasticsearch setup?

• It is only available for local machines.

• It provides a free node cluster with endpoints available immediately.

• It is a paid service.

• It requires manual configuration.

What is the first step in setting up a Bonsai Elasticsearch cluster?

• Purchase a premium plan.

• Configure local machine settings.

• Sign up on the Bonsai website.

• Download the software from elastic.com.

How many documents can you insert for free with the Bonsai sandbox plan?

• Unlimited

• 10,000

• 5,000

• 1,000

What is Elasticsearch primarily used for?

• Storing images

• Indexing and searching documents

• Video streaming

• Email hosting

What should you do after setting up the Elasticsearch cluster to ensure security?

• Disable all security features.

• Share your credentials publicly.

• Use the default username and password.

• Regenerate credentials and revoke access at the end of the course.