[DOCS] Update data stream mapping and setting docs (#58874) (#59067)

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[[data-streams-change-mappings-and-settings]]
== Change mappings and settings of backing indices
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<titleabbrev>Change mappings and settings</titleabbrev>
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== Change mappings and settings for a data stream
Each data stream has a <<create-a-data-stream-template,matching index
template>>. Mappings and index settings from this template are applied to new
@ -10,26 +7,22 @@ backing indices created for the stream. This includes the stream's first
backing index, which is auto-generated when the stream is created.
Before creating a data stream, we recommend you carefully consider which
mappings and settings to include in this template. However, if you later need to
change the mappings or settings of a data stream's backing indices, you have a
couple options:
mappings and settings to include in this template.
* To apply changes to future backing indices, simply update the index
template used by the data stream. Mapping and setting changes will be
automatically applied to any backing indices created after the update.
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.*Example*
[%collapsible]
====
`logs_data_stream` is an existing index template used by the
`logs` data stream.
If you later need to change the mappings or settings for a data stream, you have
a few options:
The following <<indices-templates,put index template API>> makes several
changes to the `logs_data_stream` template:
* <<add-new-field-mapping-to-a-data-stream>>
* <<change-existing-field-mapping-in-a-data-stream>>
* <<change-dynamic-index-setting-for-a-data-stream>>
* <<change-static-index-setting-for-a-data-stream>>
* It changes the `@timestamp` field mapping from the `date` field datatype to
the `date_nanos` datatype.
* It adds new `sort.field` and `sort.order` index settings.
TIP: If your changes include modifications to existing field mappings or
<<index-modules-settings,static index settings>>, a reindex is often required to
apply the changes to a data stream's backing indices. If you are already
performing a reindex, you can use the same process to add new field
mappings and change <<index-modules-settings,dynamic index settings>>. See
<<data-streams-use-reindex-to-change-mappings-settings>>.
////
[source,console]
@ -68,23 +61,61 @@ PUT /_index_template/logs_data_stream
"type": "date"
}
}
},
"settings": {
"index.lifecycle.name": "logs_policy"
}
}
}
PUT /logs/_bulk?refresh
{"create":{"_index" : "logs"}}
{ "@timestamp": "2020-12-08T11:04:05.000Z" }
{"create":{"_index" : "logs"}}
{ "@timestamp": "2020-12-08T11:06:07.000Z" }
{"create":{"_index" : "logs"}}
{ "@timestamp": "2020-12-09T11:07:08.000Z" }
PUT /_index_template/new_logs_data_stream
{
"index_patterns": [ "new_logs*" ],
"data_stream": {
"timestamp_field": "@timestamp"
},
"template": {
"mappings": {
"properties": {
"@timestamp": {
"type": "date"
}
}
}
}
}
PUT /_data_stream/logs
PUT /_data_stream/new_logs
----
// TESTSETUP
[source,console]
----
DELETE /_data_stream/*
DELETE /_index_template/*
DELETE /_ilm/policy/logs_policy
----
// TEARDOWN
////
[discrete]
[[add-new-field-mapping-to-a-data-stream]]
=== Add a new field mapping to a data stream
To add a mapping for a new field to a data stream, following these steps:
. Update the index template used by the data stream. This ensures the new
field mapping is added to future backing indices created for the stream.
+
.*Example*
[%collapsible]
====
`logs_data_stream` is an existing index template used by the `logs` data stream.
The following <<indices-templates,put index template>> request adds a mapping
for a new field, `message`, to the template.
[source,console]
----
PUT /_index_template/logs_data_stream
@ -97,62 +128,265 @@ PUT /_index_template/logs_data_stream
"mappings": {
"properties": {
"@timestamp": {
"type": "date_nanos" <1>
"type": "date"
},
"message": { <1>
"type": "text"
}
}
},
"settings": {
"index.lifecycle.name": "logs_policy",
"sort.field" : [ "@timestamp"], <2>
"sort.order" : [ "desc"] <3>
}
}
}
----
// TEST[continued]
<1> Changes the `@timestamp` field mapping to the `date_nanos` datatype.
<2> Adds the `sort.field` index setting.
<3> Adds the `sort.order` index setting.
<1> Adds a mapping for the new `message` field.
====
+
If wanted, you can <<manually-roll-over-a-data-stream,roll over the data
stream>> to immediately apply the new mappings and settings to the data stream's
write index. This affects any new data added to the stream after the rollover.
. Use the <<indices-put-mapping,put mapping API>> to add the new field mapping
to the data stream. By default, this adds the mapping to the stream's existing
backing indices, including the write index.
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.*Example*
[%collapsible]
====
The following <<indices-rollover-index,rollover API>> request rolls over the
`logs` data stream. This creates a new write index with mappings and index
settings from the recently updated `logs_data_stream` template.
The following put mapping API request adds the new `message` field mapping to
the `logs` data stream.
[source,console]
----
POST /logs/_rollover/
PUT /logs/_mapping
{
"properties": {
"message": {
"type": "text"
}
}
}
----
// TEST[continued]
====
[discrete]
[[change-existing-field-mapping-in-a-data-stream]]
=== Change an existing field mapping in a data stream
The documentation for each <<mapping-params,mapping parameter>> indicates
whether you can update it for an existing field using the
<<indices-put-mapping,put mapping API>>. To update these parameters for an
existing field, follow these steps:
. Update the index template used by the data stream. This ensures the updated
field mapping is added to future backing indices created for the stream.
+
IMPORTANT: You cannot use these methods to change the mapping of a data stream's
<<create-a-data-stream-template,timestamp field>>. To change the timestamp
field's mapping, you must reindex the data stream. See
.*Example*
[%collapsible]
====
`logs_data_stream` is an existing index template used by the `logs` data stream.
The following <<indices-templates,put index template>> request changes the
argument for the `host.ip` field's <<ignore-malformed,`ignore_malformed`>>
mapping parameter to `true`.
[source,console]
----
PUT /_index_template/logs_data_stream
{
"index_patterns": [ "logs*" ],
"data_stream": {
"timestamp_field": "@timestamp"
},
"template": {
"mappings": {
"properties": {
"@timestamp": {
"type": "date"
},
"host": {
"properties": {
"ip": {
"type": "ip",
"ignore_malformed": true <1>
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
----
<1> Changes the `host.ip` field's `ignore_malformed` value to `true`.
====
. Use the <<indices-put-mapping,put mapping API>> to apply the mapping changes
to the data stream. By default, this applies the changes to the stream's
existing backing indices, including the write index.
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.*Example*
[%collapsible]
====
The following <<indices-put-mapping,put mapping API>> request targets the `logs`
data stream. The request changes the argument for the `host.ip` field's
`ignore_malformed` mapping parameter to `true`.
[source,console]
----
PUT /logs/_mapping
{
"properties": {
"host": {
"properties": {
"ip": {
"type": "ip",
"ignore_malformed": true
}
}
}
}
}
----
====
Except for supported mapping parameters, we don't recommend you change the
mapping or field datatype of existing fields, even in a data stream's matching
index template or its backing indices. Changing the mapping of an existing
field could invalidate any data thats already indexed.
If you need to change the mapping of an existing field, create a new
data stream and reindex your data into it. See
<<data-streams-use-reindex-to-change-mappings-settings>>.
* To apply mapping and setting changes to all existing backing indices and
future ones, you must create a new data stream and reindex your data into it.
See <<data-streams-use-reindex-to-change-mappings-settings>>.
[discrete]
[[change-dynamic-index-setting-for-a-data-stream]]
=== Change a dynamic index setting for a data stream
To change a <<index-modules-settings,dynamic index setting>> for a data stream,
follow these steps:
. Update the index template used by the data stream. This ensures the setting is
applied to future backing indices created for the stream.
+
.*Example*
[%collapsible]
====
`logs_data_stream` is an existing index template used by the `logs` data stream.
The following <<indices-templates,put index template>> request changes the
template's `index.refresh_interval` index setting to `30s` (30 seconds).
[source,console]
----
PUT /_index_template/logs_data_stream
{
"index_patterns": [ "logs*" ],
"data_stream": {
"timestamp_field": "@timestamp"
},
"template": {
"mappings": {
"properties": {
"@timestamp": {
"type": "date"
}
}
},
"settings": {
"index.refresh_interval": "30s" <1>
}
}
}
----
<1> Changes the `index.refresh_interval` setting to `30s` (30 seconds).
====
. Use the <<indices-update-settings,update index settings API>> to update the
index setting for the data stream. By default, this applies the setting to
the stream's existing backing indices, including the write index.
+
.*Example*
[%collapsible]
====
The following update index settings API request updates the
`index.refresh_interval` setting for the `logs` data stream.
[source,console]
----
PUT /logs/_settings
{
"index": {
"refresh_interval": "30s"
}
}
----
====
[discrete]
[[change-static-index-setting-for-a-data-stream]]
=== Change a static index setting for a data stream
<<index-modules-settings,Static index settings>> can only be set when a backing
index is created. You cannot update static index settings using the
<<indices-update-settings,update index settings API>>.
To apply a new static setting to future backing indices, update the index
template used by the data stream. The setting is automatically applied to any
backing index created after the update.
.*Example*
[%collapsible]
====
`logs_data_stream` is an existing index template used by the `logs` data stream.
The following <<indices-templates,put index template API>> requests adds new
`sort.field` and `sort.order index` settings to the template.
[source,console]
----
PUT /_index_template/logs_data_stream
{
"index_patterns": [ "logs*" ],
"data_stream": {
"timestamp_field": "@timestamp"
},
"template": {
"mappings": {
"properties": {
"@timestamp": {
"type": "date"
}
}
},
"settings": {
"sort.field": [ "@timestamp"], <1>
"sort.order": [ "desc"] <2>
}
}
}
----
<1> Adds the `sort.field` index setting.
<2> Adds the `sort.order` index setting.
====
If wanted, you can <<manually-roll-over-a-data-stream,roll over the data
stream>> to immediately apply the setting to the data streams write index. This
affects any new data added to the stream after the rollover. However, it does
not affect the data stream's existing backing indices or existing data.
To apply static setting changes to existing backing indices, you must create a
new data stream and reindex your data into it. See
<<data-streams-use-reindex-to-change-mappings-settings>>.
[discrete]
[[data-streams-use-reindex-to-change-mappings-settings]]
=== Use reindex to change mappings or settings
To change the mappings or settings for every backing index in a data stream, you
must first create or update an index template so that it contains the
changes. You can then reindex the existing data stream into a new one matching
the template. This applies the mapping and setting changes in the template
to each document and backing index of the data stream destination. These changes
also affect any future backing index created by the new stream.
You can use a reindex to change the mappings or settings of a data stream. This
is often required to change the datatype of an existing field or update static
index settings for backing indices.
To reindex a data stream, first create or update an index template so that it
contains the wanted mapping or setting changes. You can then reindex the
existing data stream into a new stream matching the template. This applies the
mapping and setting changes in the template to each document and backing index
added to the new data stream. These changes also affect any future backing
index created by the new stream.
Follow these steps:
@ -174,7 +408,6 @@ wildcard pattern can be used to create a new data stream.
----
GET /_resolve/index/new_logs*
----
// TEST[continued]
The API returns the following response, indicating no existing targets match
this pattern.
@ -182,11 +415,12 @@ this pattern.
[source,console-result]
----
{
"indices" : [ ],
"aliases" : [ ],
"data_streams" : [ ]
"indices": [ ],
"aliases": [ ],
"data_streams": [ ]
}
----
// TESTRESPONSE[s/"data_streams": \[ \]/"data_streams": $body.data_streams/]
====
. Create or update an index template. This template should contain the
@ -235,15 +469,12 @@ PUT /_index_template/new_logs_data_stream
}
},
"settings": {
"index.lifecycle.name": "logs_policy",
"sort.field" : [ "@timestamp"], <2>
"sort.order" : [ "desc"] <3>
"sort.field": [ "@timestamp"], <2>
"sort.order": [ "desc"] <3>
}
}
}
----
// TEST[continued]
<1> Changes the `@timestamp` field mapping to the `date_nanos` field datatype.
<2> Adds the `sort.field` index setting.
<3> Adds the `sort.order` index setting.
@ -280,7 +511,7 @@ existing index or data stream uses this name, this request creates the
----
PUT /_data_stream/new_logs
----
// TEST[continued]
// TEST[s/new_logs/new_logs_two/]
====
. If you do not want to mix new and old data in your new data stream, pause the
@ -308,23 +539,6 @@ PUT /_cluster/settings
}
}
----
// TEST[continued]
////
[source,console]
----
DELETE /_data_stream/logs
DELETE /_data_stream/new_logs
DELETE /_index_template/logs_data_stream
DELETE /_index_template/new_logs_data_stream
DELETE /_ilm/policy/logs_policy
----
// TEST[continued]
////
====
. Reindex your data to the new data stream using an `op_type` of `create`.
@ -383,49 +597,6 @@ The following <<docs-reindex,reindex API>> request copies documents from
`.ds-logs-000001` to the `new_logs` data stream. Note the request's `op_type` is
`create`.
////
[source,console]
----
PUT /_index_template/logs_data_stream
{
"index_patterns": [ "logs*" ],
"data_stream": {
"timestamp_field": "@timestamp"
},
"template": {
"mappings": {
"properties": {
"@timestamp": {
"type": "date"
}
}
}
}
}
PUT /_index_template/new_logs_data_stream
{
"index_patterns": [ "new_logs*" ],
"data_stream": {
"timestamp_field": "@timestamp"
},
"template": {
"mappings": {
"properties": {
"@timestamp": {
"type": "date"
}
}
}
}
}
PUT /_data_stream/logs
PUT /_data_stream/new_logs
----
////
[source,console]
----
POST /_reindex
@ -439,7 +610,6 @@ POST /_reindex
}
}
----
// TEST[continued]
====
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You can also use a query to reindex only a subset of documents with each
@ -474,7 +644,6 @@ POST /_reindex
}
}
----
// TEST[continued]
====
. If you previously changed your {ilm-init} poll interval, change it back to its
@ -496,7 +665,6 @@ PUT /_cluster/settings
}
}
----
// TEST[continued]
====
. Resume indexing using the new data stream. Searches on this stream will now
@ -516,17 +684,4 @@ indices and any data they contain.
----
DELETE /_data_stream/logs
----
// TEST[continued]
====
////
[source,console]
----
DELETE /_data_stream/new_logs
DELETE /_index_template/logs_data_stream
DELETE /_index_template/new_logs_data_stream
----
// TEST[continued]
////