How can you combine ILM with snapshot lifecycle management to ensure data safety before deleting indices?

hard🚀 Application Q9 of 15

Elasticsearch - Index Management

AAdd a snapshot action in the warm phase before the delete phase

BAdd a snapshot action in the delete phase after deletion

CAdd a snapshot action in the cold phase before deletion

DAdd a snapshot action in the hot phase after rollover

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify safe snapshot timing
Snapshots should be taken before deletion to preserve data, typically in the cold phase.
Step 2: Avoid snapshot after deletion
Snapshot after deletion is impossible; snapshot in warm or hot phases may be too early.
Final Answer:
Add a snapshot action in the cold phase before deletion -> Option C
Quick Check:
Snapshot before delete = cold phase [OK]

Quick Trick: Snapshot indices before deletion in cold phase [OK]

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