Which of the following is the correct JSON structure to create an index named library with 3 shards?

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Elasticsearch - Index Management

Which of the following is the correct JSON structure to create an index named library with 3 shards?

A{ "library": { "shards": 3 } }

B{ "index": "library", "shards": 3 }

C{ "settings": { "shard_count": 3 } }

D{ "settings": { "number_of_shards": 3 } }

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall correct JSON format for index creation
Settings must be inside a "settings" object with key "number_of_shards".
Step 2: Match the correct option
{ "settings": { "number_of_shards": 3 } } correctly uses "settings" and "number_of_shards" keys.
Final Answer:
{ "settings": { "number_of_shards": 3 } } -> Option D
Quick Check:
Correct JSON keys = { "settings": { "number_of_shards": 3 } } [OK]

Quick Trick: Use "settings" with "number_of_shards" for shard count [OK]

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