Elasticsearch 8 for Developers - 2nd Edition

Elasticsearch is a powerful tool for handling and managing large amount of data. It is scalable, reliable, and fast, with various features for data analysis and search. 

This book is a comprehensive guide to using Elasticsearch to manage data. It starts with an overview of Elasticsearch, detailing its importance in today's world. The book further covers the basics of Elasticsearch, including installation, configuration, and index management. Next, the book covers more advanced topics, such as handling geospatial data and using aggregations to analyze data. It also covers performance optimization and administration. Throughout the book, the author provides practical examples to help you understand and apply the concepts learned.

By the end of this book, you will have a deep understanding of Elasticsearch and use it to manage and extract valuable insights from large amount of data.

KEY FEATURES  

• Learn the basics of Elasticsearch, including its key features and use.
• Understand the Elastic Stack and how its components, such as Kibana, Logstash, and Beats work with Elasticsearch to search, analyze, and visualize data.
• Learn how to tune Elasticsearch to improve its performance, scalability, and reliability.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Learn how to ingest, store, and visualize data using Elasticsearch for efficient management. 
• Understand how Elasticsearch works and compare it to other search engines.
• Install Elasticsearch on different operating systems.
• Learn about Elasticsearch index management in detail.
• Use practical examples to learn how to import data from various sources, such as relational databases and files.
• Build high-performance search systems and optimize Elasticsearch clusters.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

This book is for everyone who wants to learn Elasticsearch, whether you are a developer, architect, database administrator, DevOps engineer, or someone curious about working with data.

1. Getting Started with Elasticsearch
2. Installing Elasticsearch
3. Elastic Stack: The Ecosystem of Elasticsearch
4. Preparing Data for Indexing
5. Importing Data into Elasticsearch
6. Index Management: Creating, Updating, and Deleting Elasticsearch Indices
7. Search Capabilities: Mastering Query DSL and Search Techniques
8. Handling Geo with Elasticsearch
9. Analyzing Data with Elasticsearch Aggregations
10. Performance Tuning
11. Administration: Managing Elasticsearch Clusters

Anurag Srivastava boasts over 16 years of experience in the IT industry, marked by successful collaborations with various service-based companies on government and private projects. He excelled in pivotal roles encompassing development and technical management, showcasing his adaptability and expertise in achieving project success.

Anurag's accomplishments extend to the realm of literature, with several highly regarded books to his name. His publications are widely respected for their comprehensive and practical approach to Kibana and Elasticsearch.

In addition to his writing achievements, Anurag has delivered corporate training programs focusing on Elasticsearch, Kibana, ELK, and Cumulocity IoT, enabling organizations to leverage these technologies effectively.

With a diverse skill set, strong leadership qualities, and a passion for innovation, Anurag Srivastava brings substantial value to IT initiatives. He remains committed to delivering exceptional results while staying abreast of industry trends and advancements. Anurag is a trusted expert in the IT landscape, poised to contribute to technological excellence.