[Solved] You get an error indexing a document with a binary field. The document contains:{"data": "not_base64_data"}What is the likely cause? | Elasticsearch

Elasticsearch - Mappings and Data Types

You get an error indexing a document with a binary field. The document contains:

{"data": "not_base64_data"}

What is the likely cause?

ABinary fields accept any string

BThe binary field requires base64 encoded data

CThe field name is reserved

DThe mapping type should be text

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand binary field data requirements
Binary fields require base64 encoded strings to store binary data.
Step 2: Analyze given data
The string "not_base64_data" is not valid base64, causing indexing error.
Final Answer:
The binary field requires base64 encoded data -> Option B
Quick Check:
Binary fields need valid base64 strings [OK]

Quick Trick: Binary data must be base64 encoded to index correctly [OK]

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