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- Machine Learning
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The
max_running_jobsnode property is deprecated and is replaced byxpack.ml.max_open_jobs. See Machine Learning Settings in Elasticsearch.
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The
- Machine Learning
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Added
xpack.ml.max_open_jobsas a node attribute. See Machine Learning Settings in Elasticsearch
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Added
- Security
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Added the
keystore.seedsetting to create a randomly generated bootstrap password if an actual password is not present. -
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bootstrap.passwordsecure setting is now managed locally on each node and no longer updates the security index. -
The
xpack.security.authc.token.passphrasesetting is no longer mandatory when using the token service. The cluster automatically generates a secure key on startup. See Security Settings in Elasticsearch. -
Added reserved
kibana_dashboard_only_userrole. For more information, see Kibana Dashboard Only Mode.
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Added the
- Machine Learning
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- Fixed calculation of bucket count and empty bucket count statistics.
- Security
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The
xpack.security.authc.token.enabledsetting now defaults to true when HTTPS is enabled. See Token Service Settings. -
Improved the safety of file updates in the
x-pack/userstool. - Bootstrap checks no longer fail when checking secure settings.
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The
setup-passwordtool no longer fails when using a defaultelasticsearch.ymlconfiguration file. - Fixed validation of the input parameters in the create token API.
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The
- Watcher
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- Ensured that a watch can be activated and deactivated during execution.
- Ensured watch execution always uses the latest watch including its latest status.
See also: