Use case 6: Determine the optimum size of a node query cache


Consult the following use case for information on how to achieve value with PATROL for Elasticsearch.

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Goal

The application administrator should be able to determine the optimum size of a node query cache.

 

Workflow

Set up data collection

Configure Elasticsearch policy from the TrueSight console.

Create and monitor the application

Check the following attributes to determine if there are evictions from a node query cache. If the cache size is more, it can accommodate more results, thus reducing the evictions. Evictions ratio shows the ratio of the eviction count to total items in the cache.

Query cache evictions ratio (Node)

 

Benefits

Continuous monitoring helps you identify the nodes that need correction in query cache size.

 

 

 

 

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