Elasticsearch - Index Management
An index has
number_of_shards set to 3 and number_of_replicas set to 2. How many shard copies exist in total?An index has number_of_shards set to 3 and number_of_replicas set to 2. How many shard copies exist in total?
medium📝 query result Q5 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Calculate total shards including replicas
Total shards = primary shards + replicas per primary * number of primary shards = 3 + (2 * 3) = 9.Step 2: Confirm the total count
Each primary shard has 2 replicas, so total copies are 9.Final Answer:
9 -> Option AQuick Check:
Total shards = shards x (1 + replicas) [OK]
Quick Trick: Multiply shards by (1 + replicas) for total copies [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Adding shards and replicas incorrectly
- Counting only replicas
- Ignoring replicas in total count
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