Index patterns are the data sources that you can visualize using Kibana. They are used to identify the elastic search index to be used to run search and analytics in Kibana. Wildcard (*) is supported and returns all instances that match the index. The index includes several fields. You can also configure these fields when configuring the index pattern.
NOTE: ARRIS will configure some basic indices by default. However, you can create your own indices to build customized widgets.
To create an index:
Log in to Kibana.
Do one of the following:
Click Settings > Indices.
Right click on Indices > Index Patterns > and click New Index.
The Configure an index pattern screen is displayed.
Select the Index contains time-based events check box.
In the Index name or pattern field, enter an index name. e.g., operational-*.
This will index all files that start with operational with the associated fields under them.
In the Time-field name field enter the time field (from the list of fields) that is to be used by Kibana as the base time for creating its time-based analysis.
The left panel lists all existing index names (indices).
To view the fields in an index (and their type), click on the index name.
A page with all the fields (and associated details) for the selected index is displayed.
Click on the Star icon at the top to make this your default index.
Click on the Refresh icon to refresh the index.
Click Delete to delete this index.
Use Delete with caution.
Optional: To view details on the fields and settings, click the Settings > Advanced tab.
It is recommended that no changes are made to this screen.
