If an ILM policy has a cold phase with min_age set to 10d and a delete phase with min_age set to 40d, when will the index be deleted?

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If an ILM policy has a cold phase with min_age set to 10d and a delete phase with min_age set to 40d, when will the index be deleted?

AAfter 40 days

BAfter 30 days

CAfter 10 days

DImmediately after cold phase

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand phase min_age order
The cold phase starts after 10 days, but deletion only happens after 40 days as per delete phase min_age.
Step 2: Confirm deletion timing
Deletion waits until the delete phase min_age is reached, which is 40 days.
Final Answer:
After 40 days -> Option A
Quick Check:
Delete phase min_age controls deletion timing [OK]

Quick Trick: Delete phase min_age controls when index is deleted [OK]

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