[glossary] [[glossary]] = Glossary <> | <> | <> | <> | <> | <> | <> | H | I | J | <> | <> | <> | N | O | <> | <> | R | <> | <> | <> | V | <> | X | Y | Z [float] [[a_glos]] == A [glossary] [[glossary-action]] action :: + -- // tag::action-def[] The alert-specific response that occurs when an alert fires. An alert can have multiple actions. See {kibana-ref}/action-types.html[Action and connector types]. // end::action-def[] -- [[glossary-advanced-settings]] Advanced Settings :: // tag::advanced-settings-def[] Enables you to control the appearance and behavior of {kib} by setting the date format, default index, and other attributes. Part of {kib} Stack Management. See {kibana-ref}/advanced-options.html[Advanced Settings]. // end::advanced-settings-def[] [[glossary-alert]] alert :: // tag::alert-def[] A set of <>, schedules, and <> that enable notifications. See <>. // end::alert-def[] [[glossary-alerts-and-actions]] Alerts and Actions :: // tag::alerts-and-actions-def[] A comprehensive view of all your alerts. Enables you to access and manage alerts for all {kib} apps from one place. See {kibana-ref}/alerting-getting-started.html[Alerts and Actions]. // end::alerts-and-actions-def[] [[glossary-annotation]] annotation :: // tag::annotation-def[] A way to augment a data display with descriptive domain knowledge. // end::annotation-def[] [[glossary-app]] app :: // tag::app-def[] A top-level {kib} component that is accessed through the side navigation. Apps include core {kib} components such as Discover and Dashboard, solutions like Observability and Security, and special-purpose tools like Maps and Stack Management. // end::app-def[] [float] [[b_glos]] == B [[glossary-basemap]] basemap :: // tag::basemap-def[] The background detail necessary to orient the location of a map. // end::basemap-def[] [[glossary-bucket]] bucket :: // tag::bucket-def[] A set of documents in {kib} that have certain characteristics in common. For example, matching documents might be bucketed by color, distance, or date range. // end::bucket-def[] [[glossary-bucket-aggregation]] bucket aggregation:: // tag::bucket-aggregation-def[] An aggregation that creates buckets of documents. Each bucket is associated with a criterion (depending on the aggregation type), which determines whether or not a document in the current context falls into the bucket. // end::bucket-aggregation-def[] [float] [[c_glos]] == C [[glossary-canvas]] Canvas :: // tag::canvas-def[] Enables you to create presentations and infographics that pull live data directly from {es}. See {kibana-ref}/canvas.html[Canvas]. // end::canvas-def[] [[glossary-canvas-language]] Canvas expression language:: // tag::canvas-language-def[] A pipeline-based expression language for manipulating and visualizing data. Includes dozens of functions and other capabilities, such as table transforms, type casting, and sub-expressions. Supports TinyMath functions for complex math calculations. See {kibana-ref}/canvas-function-reference.html[Canvas function reference]. // end::canvas-language-def[] [[glossary-certainty]] certainty :: // tag::certainty-def[] Specifies how many documents must contain a pair of terms before it is considered a useful connection in a graph. // end::certainty-def[] [[glossary-condition]] condition :: // tag::condition-def[] Specifies the circumstances that must be met to trigger an alert. // end::condition-def[] [[glossary-connector]] connector :: // tag::connector-def[] A configuration that enables integration with an external system (the destination for an action). See {kibana-ref}/action-types.html[Action and connector types]. // end::connector-def[] [[glossary-console]] Console :: // tag::console-def[] A tool for interacting with the {es} REST API. You can send requests to {es}, view responses, view API documentation, and get your request history. See {kibana-ref}/console-kibana.html[Console]. // end::console-def[] [float] [[d_glos]] == D [[glossary-dashboard]] dashboard :: // tag::dashboard-def[] A collection of <>, <>, and <> that provide insights into your data from multiple perspectives. // end::dashboard-def[] [[glossary-data-source]] data source :: // tag::data-source-def[] A file, database, or service that provides the underlying data for a map, Canvas element, or visualization. // end::data-source-def[] [[glossary-discover]] Discover :: // tag::discover-def[] Enables you to search and filter your data to zoom in on the information that you are interested in. // end::discover-def[] [[glossary-drilldown]] drilldown :: // tag::drilldown-def[] A navigation path that retains context (time range and filters) from the source to the destination, so you can view the data from a new perspective. A dashboard that shows the overall status of multiple data centers might have a drilldown to a dashboard for a single data center. See {kibana-ref}/dashboard.html[Drilldowns]. // end::drilldown-def[] [float] [[e_glos]] == E [[glossary-edge]] edge :: // tag::edge-def[] A connection between nodes in a graph that shows that they are related. The line weight indicates the strength of the relationship. See {kibana-ref}/xpack-graph.html[Graph]. // end::edge-def[] [[glossary-ems]] Elastic Maps Service (EMS) :: // tag::ems-def[] A service that provides basemap tiles, shape files, and other key features that are essential for visualizing geospatial data. // end::ems-def[] [[glossary-element]] element :: // tag::element-def[] A <> workpad object that displays an image, text, or visualization. // end::element-def[] [float] [[f_glos]] == F [[glossary-feature-controls]] Feature Controls :: // tag::feature-controls-def[] Enables administrators to customize which features are available in each <>. See {kibana-ref}//xpack-spaces.html#spaces-control-feature-visibility[Feature Controls]. // end::feature-controls-def[] [float] [[g_glos]] == G [[glossary-graph]] graph :: // tag::graph-def[] A data structure and visualization that shows interconnections between a set of entities. Each entity is represented by a node. Connections between nodes are represented by <>. See {kibana-ref}/xpack-graph.html[Graph]. // end::graph-def[] [[glossary-grok-debugger]] Grok Debugger :: // tag::grok-debugger-def[] A tool for building and debugging grok patterns. Grok is good for parsing syslog, Apache, and other webserver logs. See {kibana-ref}/xpack-grokdebugger.html[Debugging grok expressions]. // end::grok-debugger-def[] [float] [[k_glos]] == K [[glossary-kibana-privileges]] {kib} privileges :: // tag::kibana-privileges-def[] Enable administrators to grant users read-only, read-write, or no access to individual features within <> in {kib}. See {kibana-ref}/kibana-privileges.html[{kib} privileges]. // end::kibana-privileges-def[] [[glossary-kql]] {kib} Query Language (KQL) :: // tag::kql-def[] The default language for querying in {kib}. KQL provides support for scripted fields. See {kibana-ref}/kuery-query.html[Kibana Query Language]. // end::kql-def[] [float] [[l_glos]] == L [[glossary-lens]] Lens :: // tag::lens-def[] Enables you to build visualizations by dragging and dropping data fields. Lens makes makes smart visualization suggestions for your data, allowing you to switch between visualization types. See {kibana-ref}/dashboard.html[Lens]. // end::lens-def[] [[glossary-lucene]] Lucene query syntax :: // tag::lucene-def[] The query syntax for {kib}’s legacy query language. The Lucene query syntax is available under the options menu in the query bar and from <>. // end::lucene-def[] [float] [[m_glos]] == M [[glossary-map]] map :: // tag::map-def[] A representation of geographic data using symbols and labels. See {kibana-ref}/maps.html[Maps]. // end::map-def[] [[glossary-metric-aggregation]] metric aggregation :: // tag::metric-aggregation-def[] An aggregation that calculates and tracks metrics for a set of documents. // end::metric-aggregation-def[] [float] [[p_glos]] == P [[glossary-painless-lab]] Painless Lab :: // tag::painless-lab-def[] An interactive code editor that lets you test and debug Painless scripts in real-time. See {kibana-ref}/painlesslab.html[Painless Lab]. // end::painless-lab-def[] [[glossary-panel]] panel :: // tag::panel-def[] A <> component that contains a query element or visualization, such as a chart, table, or list. // end::panel-def[] [float] [[q_glos]] == Q [[glossary-query-profiler]] Query Profiler :: // tag::query-profiler-def[] A tool that enables you to inspect and analyze search queries to diagnose and debug poorly performing queries. See {kibana-ref}/xpack-profiler.html[Query Profiler]. // end::query-profiler-def[] [float] [[s_glos]] == S [[glossary-saved-object]] saved object :: // tag::saved-object-def[] A representation of a dashboard, visualization, map, index pattern, or Canvas workpad that can be stored and reloaded. // end::saved-object-def[] [[glossary-saved-search]] saved search :: // tag::saved-search-def[] The query text, filters, and time filter that make up a search, saved for later retrieval and reuse. // end::saved-search-def[] [[glossary-scripted-field]] scripted field :: // tag::scripted-field-def[] A field that computes data on the fly from the data in {es} indices. Scripted field data is shown in Discover and used in visualizations. // end::scripted-field-def[] [[glossary-shareable]] shareable :: // tag::shareable-def[] A Canvas workpad that can be embedded on any webpage. Shareables enable you to display Canvas visualizations on internal wiki pages or public websites. // end::shareable-def[] [[glossary-space]] space :: // tag::space-def[] A place for organizing <>, <>, and other <> by category. For example, you might have different spaces for each team, use case, or individual. See {kibana-ref}/xpack-spaces.html[Spaces]. // end::space-def[] [float] [[t_glos]] == T [[glossary-term-join]] term join :: // tag::term-join-def[] A shared key that combines vector features with the results of an {es} terms aggregation. Term joins augment vector features with properties for data-driven styling and rich tooltip content in maps. // end::term-join-def[] [[glossary-time-filter]] time filter :: // tag::time-filter-def[] A {kib} control that constrains the search results to a particular time period. // end::time-filter-def[] [[glossary-timelion]] Timelion :: // tag::timelion-def[] A tool for building a time series visualization that analyzes data in time order. See {kibana-ref}/dashboard.html[Timelion]. // end::timelion-def[] [[glossary-time-series-data]] time series data :: // tag::time-series-data-def[] Timestamped data such as logs, metrics, and events that is indexed on an ongoing basis. // end::time-series-data-def[] [[glossary-TSVB-data]] TSVB :: // tag::tsvb-def[] A time series data visualizer that allows you to combine an infinite number of aggregations to display complex data. See {kibana-ref}/dashboard.html[TSVB]. // end::tsvb-def[] [float] [[u_glos]] == U [[glossary-upgrade-assistant]] Upgrade Assistant :: // tag::upgrade-assistant-def[] A tool that helps you prepare for an upgrade to the next major version of {es}. The assistant identifies the deprecated settings in your cluster and indices and guides you through resolving issues, including reindexing. See {kibana-ref}/upgrade-assistant.html[Upgrade Assistant]. // end::upgrade-assistant-def[] [float] [[v_glos]] == V [[glossary-vega]] Vega :: // tag::vega-def[] A declarative language used to create interactive visualizations. See {kibana-ref}/dashboard.html[Vega]. // end::vega-def[] [[glossary-vector]] vector data:: // tag::vector-def[] Points, lines, and polygons used to represent a map. // end::vector-def[] [[glossary-visualization]] visualization :: // tag::visualization-def[] A graphical representation of query results in {kib} (e.g., a histogram, line graph, pie chart, or heat map). // end::visualization-def[] [float] [[w_glos]] == W [[glossary-watcher]] Watcher :: // tag::watcher-def[] The original suite of alerting features. See {kibana-ref}/watcher-ui.html[Watcher]. // end::watcher-def[] [[glossary-workpad]] workpad :: // tag::workpad-def[] A workspace where you build presentations of your live data in <>. See {kibana-ref}/canvas.html[Create a workpad]. // end::workpad-def[]