Elasticsearch 7 and Elastic Stack - In Depth and Hands On! - What’s New in Elasticsearch 7?

The video provides an overview of the new features and changes in Elasticsearch 7. It highlights the deprecation of types, the introduction of SQL support, changes in default configuration settings, and new features like Index Lifecycle Management (ILM) and a new Java client. The video also discusses the inclusion of some add-ons by default and the removal of the need for a specific Java version. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these changes for effective use of Elasticsearch.

What major change in Elasticsearch 7 involves the concept of types?

• Types are now mandatory for all documents.

• Types have been replaced with a generic type called _doc.

• Types have been completely removed.

• Types are now optional.

How can you now query your Elasticsearch index in version 7?

• Using only JSON queries.

• Using XML syntax.

• Using SQL syntax.

• Using a new proprietary query language.

What is the new default number of shards in Elasticsearch 7?

• Three

• Five

• One

• Ten

What is the purpose of Index Lifecycle Management (ILM) in Elasticsearch 7?

• To improve search speed.

• To automate data progression through different phases.

• To manage user access levels.

• To enhance data encryption.

What is a new feature for Java developers in Elasticsearch 7?

• A new JavaScript client.

• A new Python client.

• A new Java client.

• A new Ruby client.