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Which of the following is required before taking a snapshot in Elasticsearch?

easy🧠 Conceptual Q2 of Q15
Elasticsearch - Cluster Management
Which of the following is required before taking a snapshot in Elasticsearch?
ARestarting the Elasticsearch cluster
BCreating a snapshot repository
CDeleting all indices
DDisabling shard allocation
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Identify prerequisites for snapshot

    Before taking a snapshot, you must create a snapshot repository where snapshots are stored.
  2. Step 2: Eliminate incorrect options

    Restarting cluster, deleting indices, or disabling shard allocation are not required steps for snapshots.
  3. Final Answer:

    Creating a snapshot repository -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Snapshot prerequisite = Repository creation [OK]
Quick Trick: Always set up a repository before snapshots [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Skipping repository creation
  • Thinking cluster restart is needed
  • Confusing snapshot with cluster maintenance

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