Elasticsearch Backup Installation

Important

Before you install the Elasticsearch backup, make sure that Elasticsearch has access and proper permissions to the backup folder.

Note

Some settings are applied through a task outside the Server Installer, which could result in a longer completion time. Verify that all changes were applied successfully.

Note

It is recommended not to change multiple settings at the same time. Change each setting separately and verify it was completed successfully before continuing with the next change.

To set permissions to the backup folder, complete the following.

1. Navigate Folder Properties > Sharing > Share... > Share to set the folder as a share.

2. Navigate to Folder Properties > Sharing > Advanced Sharing... to share the backup base path with all master and data nodes

3. Check Share this folder.
4. Navigate to Permissions > Add... > Object Types....

5. Check Computers and select OK.

   Add all the master and data nodes (MACHINE_NAME$).

   Note

   It is recommended to have an odd number of nodes, ideally 3 or more.

6. Select OK.

7. In the Permissions window, give each node a Change permission.

8. Select OK > OK > Close.

9. Set the shared folder’s NTFS security settings to Modify for all master and data nodes.

10. Navigate to Folder Properties > Security > Advanced > Permissions tab > Add.
11. Select a principal.
12. Navigate to Object Types.
13. Select Computers and then select OK.
14. Add one of the nodes (MACHINE_NAME$) and select OK.

15. Set basic permissions to Modify and select OK.

    Important

    Do this for all master and data nodes.

Domain Trust (if applicable): If Elasticsearch and the backup folder are in different domains, the domains should have trust between them.