Elasticsearch 7 and Elastic Stack - In Depth and Hands On! - Index Design Changes

The video tutorial covers the flexibility of Elasticsearch in changing index settings, focusing on dynamic and static settings. It explains the importance of sharding for availability and resiliency, and demonstrates how to change shard numbers using APIs. The tutorial includes hands-on exercises with dynamic settings, data indexing, and shard manipulation, providing practical insights into Elasticsearch's capabilities.

What are the four types of changes that can be performed on an Elasticsearch index?

Explain the difference between dynamic settings and static settings in Elasticsearch.

What is the significance of shards in Elasticsearch?

How does Elasticsearch ensure high availability and resiliency of data?

What are the steps to change the number of primary shards in an Elasticsearch index?

Describe the process of using the split API in Elasticsearch.

How can you roll up data in Elasticsearch, and why would you do it?

What command would you use to check the current index settings in Elasticsearch?

What is the purpose of the force merge API in Elasticsearch?

What are the prerequisites for using the shrink API in Elasticsearch?