Why API Authentication is Important
API authentication in Elasticsearch is crucial for several reasons:
- Data Security: Prevent unauthorized access to your data.
- Data Integrity: Ensure that only authenticated users can modify data.
- Auditability: Track who accessed or modified data.
- Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements for data protection.
Prerequisites
Before setting up API authentication, ensure you have the following:
- Elasticsearch is installed and running.
- Kibana is installed and running (for managing users and roles via the UI).
- Basic knowledge of Elasticsearch and its REST API.
Elasticsearch API Authentication: How to Set Up with Examples
Elasticsearch is a powerful distributed search and analytics engine widely used for logging, monitoring, and data analysis. To protect your data and ensure secure access, setting up API authentication is essential.
This article will guide you through the process of configuring Elasticsearch API authentication with detailed examples and outputs. We will cover basic authentication, API keys, and role-based access control (RBAC).
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