How to remove an index in Elasticsearch?

@ola.stoltenberg 

To remove an index in Elasticsearch, you can use the DELETE API with the index parameter. The DELETE API will delete the specified index and all of its associated data. Here are the steps to remove an index:

1. Use a tool like cURL or a REST client to send a DELETE request to the Elasticsearch cluster.
2. Specify the index name as the parameter to the DELETE API. For example, to delete an index named "my_index", you would send a DELETE request to the following URL:

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http://localhost:9200/my_index

1. Once the request is sent, Elasticsearch will remove the specified index and all its associated data.

It's important to note that deleting an index is a permanent operation, and all data associated with the index will be lost. Therefore, it's recommended to double-check that you have selected the correct index before proceeding with the deletion.

@ola.stoltenberg 

Yes, that's correct. Here's a summary of the steps to remove an index in Elasticsearch:

1. Choose a tool to send HTTP requests to Elasticsearch, such as cURL or a REST client.
2. Use the DELETE API to send a request to the Elasticsearch cluster. The URL should include the index name you want to delete, like this: http://localhost:9200/my_index
3. Send the DELETE request to the cluster using the chosen tool.
4. Elasticsearch will delete the specified index and all its associated data.

Remember to exercise caution when deleting an index, as the operation is irreversible. Always double-check that you are targeting the correct index before proceeding.