Essential Capabilities #
- Create and manage indexes: It sets up new indexes and manages existing ones.
- Configure index settings: Adjust settings such as number of shards and replicas.
- Monitor index health: It checks the status and performance of indexes.
Finding Index Management in Argus: #
Navigate to Index Management:
- Open the Argus dashboard.
- In the main menu, find and click on Management.
- Select Index Management from the dropdown menu.
Configuring Index Management in Argus: #
Create an Index:
- In the Index Management section, click on the Create Index
- Enter the necessary details such as index name, number of shards, and replicas.
- Click Create to finish.
Manage Existing Indexes
- You will see a list of existing indexes. Click on any index to view details.
- Use the Actions button to perform operations such as open, close, delete, or edit settings.
Using Index Management for Network Security #
- It regularly monitors index performance and usage statistics to ensure optimal performance.
- It implements index lifecycle management policies to automate index rollover and retention, enhancing data management efficiency.
Security: #
Essential Capabilities #
- User management: Add, edit, or remove users and set permissions.
- Role management: It creates and manages roles with specific access levels.
- Audit logs: It monitors user activities and system changes.
Finding Security Features in Argus: #
Navigate to Security:
- Open the Argus dashboard.
- In the main menu, find the Index Management and click on Security from the dropdown.
Configuring Security in Argus: #
User Management:
- Go to Users to add, edit, or remove users.
- Assign roles and set permissions to control access.
Role Management:
- Navigate to Roles to create and manage roles.
- Define role permissions to ensure users have appropriate access levels.
Audit Logs:
- Go to Audit Logs to view and monitor user activities and system changes.
Using Security for Network Protection #
- It implements role-based access control (RBAC) to restrict access to sensitive data and operations.
- It regularly audits user activity and permissions to maintain a secure environment.
Sample Data: #
Essential Capabilities #
- Load sample datasets: It imports sample data to test configurations and setups.
- Analyze sample data: It uses sample data to validate indexing and search functionalities.
Finding Sample Data in Argus: #
Navigate to Sample Data:
- Open the Argus dashboard.
- In the main menu, find and click on Index Management.
- Select Sample Data from the dropdown menu.
Configuring Sample Data in Argus: #
Load Sample Data:
- In the Sample Data section, choose a sample dataset to load.
- Click on Load Data to import the dataset.
Remove Sample Data:
- If needed, go to the Sample Data section and click on Remove Data next to the dataset you want to delete.
Using Sample Data for Network Security #
- It utilizes sample data to test and validate configurations before applying them to production.
- It analyzes sample data to understand how different configurations impact data indexing and retrieval.
Dev Tools: #
Essential Capabilities #
- Access the console: It runs queries and commands directly on your indexes.
- Debug queries: Test and troubleshoot queries to optimize performance.
Finding Dev Tools in Argus: #
Navigate to Dev Tools:
- Open the Argus dashboard.
- In the main menu, find Index Management and click on Dev Tools from the dropdown.
Configuring Dev Tools in Argus: #
Console Access:
- In the Dev Tools section, you will find the Console.
- It uses the console to run queries and commands directly on your indexes.
Query Debugging:
- It utilizes the Console to test and debug queries.
- It analyzes responses to optimize query performance.
Using Dev Tools for Network Security #
- It leverages the console to quickly diagnose and resolve issues with index configurations.
- It runs security-related queries to audit and monitor index activity.
