Default data path

Elasticsearch is storing data under the default directory inside the installation path. Upgrades, reinstalls, or removing the install tree can delete indices on that path.

Note

For a complete list of insights, refer to AutoOps insights.

Field Value
Component Elasticsearch
Severity Low
Scope Cluster
Domains configuration, disk-storage

The following is an example of what you might see when this insight is triggered. Real insights use live data and links from your deployment or cluster.

The data path is the default location: logs-prod-000045.

Note

AutoOps shows different recommendations depending on how their conditions match your deployment or cluster.

By default, Elasticsearch stores index data in a subdirectory of the installation directory. Upgrades, reinstalls, or removing the install tree can delete data on that path. Production deployments should use a dedicated data directory on storage that survives software upgrades.

Node settings