Elasticsearch and search console

Search and data workspace

The console evaluates the connected Elasticsearch/OpenSearch distribution and version capabilities. Query and administration tools are therefore considered in the context of the target server.

• Discover indices and fields, search documents and export results.
• Prepare, classify and execute requests in the developer console.
• Inspect templates and lifecycle resources.
• Use snapshot, security and task tools on supported servers.

Cluster health and diagnostics

• View node, shard and index state together.
• Health checks, metrics and upgrade-readiness inspection.
• Manage request policies and health settings with authorization.
• Inspect Kubernetes context and slowlog information for cluster targets with the required Pod access.

Investigate a slow query

Elasticsearch/OpenSearch versions do not all expose the same APIs. Plugins, server license features and target-account permissions affect the available tools. Read-only connection settings and request policy apply to console requests too.

1. Choose the correct connection and index, then inspect its fields.
2. Run the query in the console and examine the returned data or error details.
3. Correlate the result with node/shard health and available slowlog data.
4. Before submitting an administrative request, check its classification, scope and write permissions.