Streamline your workflow with ESQL enhance data analysis with real-time insights, and speed up aggregations and visualizations
Key FeaturesApply ESQL efficiently in analytics, observability, and cybersecurityOptimize performance and scalability for high-demand environmentsDiscover how to visualize and debug ESQL queriesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionBuilt to simplify high-scale data analytics in Elasticsearch, this practical guide will take you from foundational concepts to advanced applications across search, observability, and security. It will help you overcome common challenges such as efficiently querying large datasets, applying advanced analytics without deep prior knowledge, and resolving for a unique and consolidated query language.
Written by senior experts at Elastic with extensive field experience, this book delivers actionable guidance rooted in solving today’s data challenges at scale. After introducing ESQL and its architecture, the chapters explore real-world applications across various domains, including analytics, raw log analysis, observability, and cybersecurity. Advanced topics such as scaling, optimization, and future developments are also covered to help you maximize your ESQL capabilities.
By the end of this book, you’ll be able to leverage ESQL for comprehensive data management and analysis, optimizing your workflows and enhancing your productivity with Elasticsearch.
What you will learnGain a solid understanding of ESQL and its architectureUse ESQL for data analysis and performance monitoringApply ESQL in cybersecurity for threat detection and incident responseFind out how to perform advanced searches using ESQLPrepare for future ESQL developmentsShowcase ESQL in action through real-world, persona-driven use casesWho this book is forIf you’re an Elasticsearch user, this book is essential for your growth. Whether you’re a data analyst looking to build analytics on top of Elasticsearch, an SRE monitoring the health of your IT system, or a cybersecurity analyst, this book will give you a complete understanding of how ESQL is built and used. Additionally, database administrators, business intelligence professionals, and operational intelligence professionals will find this book invaluable. Even with a beginner-level knowledge of Elasticsearch, you’ll be able to get started and make the most of this comprehensive guide.
Table of ContentsIntroduction to ESQLGetting started with ESQLESQL ArchitectureData Types, Expressions, Functions in ESQLESQL for AnalyticsAnalyzing Raw Logs at Scale with ESQLLeveraging ESQL for Observability with Prebuilt Detection RulesESQL for Incident Response and Threat HuntingESQL for SearchScaling and Optimizing ESQL for High-Demand Environmentsesql debug A Tool to Debug ESQL QueriesThe Future of ESQL