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