Data Path Is Default
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.
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 default: [ logs-prod-000045 ]
AutoOps shows different recommendations depending on how their conditions match your deployment or cluster.
Set custom data path
Condition: Always shown for this insight.
The default data path can be removed during upgrades. Configure a custom path.data location, migrate data if needed, then dismiss this insight.
Impact: When the data path is set to default, there is a high risk of data being deleted while upgrading the cluster to a new version. By default, the data directory is a subdirectory of the cluster home directory. This creates a high risk of potentially deleting your data when upgrading ES versions. It’s recommended to define a specific data path to avoid this danger.