User Manual for Indexer Management in Argus

Index Management: #

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: #

1. 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: #

1. 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.

1. 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.

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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: #

1. 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: #

1. User Management:

• Go to Users to add, edit, or remove users.
• Assign roles and set permissions to control access.

1. Role Management:

• Navigate to Roles to create and manage roles.
• Define role permissions to ensure users have appropriate access levels.

1. 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.

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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: #

1. 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: #

1. Load Sample Data:

• In the Sample Data section, choose a sample dataset to load.
• Click on Load Data to import the dataset.

1. 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.

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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: #

1. 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: #

1. 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.

1. 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.