[Solved] Identify the error in this reindex request:{ "source": { "index": "old_index" }, "dest": { "index": "new_index" }, "query": { "match": { "status": "active" } } } | Elasticsearch

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Identify the error in this reindex request:

{
  "source": { "index": "old_index" },
  "dest": { "index": "new_index" },
  "query": {
    "match": { "status": "active" }
  }
}

AThe query should be inside the "source" object

B"query" is not allowed inside reindex requests

CThe "match" syntax is incorrect

DThe "dest" index name cannot be "new_index"

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check placement of query in reindex
The query must be inside the source object to filter documents.
Step 2: Validate other parts
The match syntax is correct, and dest index name is valid.
Final Answer:
The query should be inside the "source" object -> Option A
Quick Check:
Put query inside source to filter during reindex [OK]

Quick Trick: Put filters inside source, not at top level [OK]

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