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Which of the following is the correct JSON structure for a single bulk action in Elasticsearch?

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Which of the following is the correct JSON structure for a single bulk action in Elasticsearch?
A{ "index": { "_index": "myindex", "_id": "1" } }\n{ "field": "value" }
BA, C, and D are all valid bulk actions
C{ "update": { "_index": "myindex", "_id": "1" } }\n{ "doc": { "field": "value" } }
D{ "create": { "_index": "myindex" } }\n{ "field": "value" }
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Review bulk action types

    Elasticsearch bulk API supports multiple actions: index, create, update.
  2. Step 2: Check each option

    A shows an index action, C an update action, D a create action. All are valid formats.
  3. Final Answer:

    A, C, and D are all valid bulk actions -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Bulk supports index, create, update actions [OK]
Quick Trick: Bulk API supports index, create, update actions [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Thinking only index action is allowed
  • Confusing create and update JSON formats
  • Missing newline between action and data lines

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