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Setup Built-in User Passwords

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Set passwords for built-in users

Check Cluster Health

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Get overall Elasticsearch cluster health

elasticsearch/es-cli-certutil

Generate Certificates

Generate certificates for security

elasticsearch
security
cert

Command

elasticsearch-certutil cert --ca elastic-stack-ca.p12

Explanation

Used for generating certificates for SSL/TLS encrypted transport and HTTP layers.

Common Use Cases

  • •Securing Elasticsearch cluster communication
  • •Setting up HTTPS for clients
  • •Enabling x-pack security

Best Practices

  • ✓Use certificate authority (CA) for all cluster nodes
  • ✓Rotate certificates periodically

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ⚠Not setting correct certificate paths in elasticsearch.yml
  • ⚠Forgetting to restart nodes after updating certificates

Troubleshooting

Problem: SSL errors on node startup

Solution: Verify certificate chain and file permissions.

Problem: Clients cannot connect

Solution: Ensure SAN fields include correct hostname/IP.

Examples

Generate HTTP SSL certificates

elasticsearch-certutil http

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Cluster Stats

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View cluster-wide statistics

Node Stats

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Get stats for all nodes

List Indices

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List all indices with details