How to Add Index Pattern in Kibana
Kibana is a powerful tool that provides a visual interface for analyzing and visualizing data stored in Elasticsearch. One of the fundamental features of Kibana is the ability to create and manage index patterns. An index pattern is a way to group similar indices together, making it easier to search and visualize data across multiple indices. In this article, we will guide you through the process of adding an index pattern in Kibana.
Step 1: Access Kibana
To begin, open your web browser and navigate to the Kibana URL. You will be prompted to log in using your Kibana credentials. Once logged in, you will be directed to the Kibana dashboard.
Step 2: Navigate to the Index Patterns
In the Kibana dashboard, locate the “Management” section on the left-hand side menu. Click on “Index Patterns” to view a list of existing index patterns.
Step 3: Create a New Index Pattern
Click on the “Create index pattern” button to start creating a new index pattern. You will be prompted to enter the index pattern name and a wildcard pattern for matching indices.
Step 4: Enter Index Pattern Name and Wildcard Pattern
The index pattern name should be a descriptive name that reflects the purpose of the index pattern. For example, if you are grouping indices related to sales data, you can name it “sales_data”.
Next, enter a wildcard pattern to match the indices you want to include in this index pattern. A wildcard pattern is a string that contains one or more wildcard characters, such as asterisks () or question marks (?). For instance, if you want to match all indices starting with “sales”, you can use the wildcard pattern “sales”.
Step 5: Save the Index Pattern
After entering the index pattern name and wildcard pattern, click the “Save” button. Kibana will validate the wildcard pattern and create the index pattern if it is valid.
Step 6: Verify the Index Pattern
Once the index pattern is created, it will appear in the list of index patterns. Click on the newly created index pattern to verify that it is correctly grouped with the desired indices.
Step 7: Use the Index Pattern
Now that you have added an index pattern, you can use it to search and visualize data across the matched indices. In the Kibana dashboard, select the index pattern from the “Index Patterns” dropdown menu when creating visualizations or searches.
By following these steps, you can easily add an index pattern in Kibana and efficiently manage and analyze your Elasticsearch data. Happy Kibana-ing!
