Importing a JSON file into Elasticsearch

To import a JSON file into Elasticsearch, we will use the elasticdump package. It is a set of import and export tools used for Elasticsearch. It makes it easier to copy, move, and save indexes. To install elasticdump, we will require npm and Node.js as prerequisites.

Installation of npm

In this section, npm along with Node.js will be installed. This section covers the installation of npm and Node.js on Ubuntu and Windows separately.

Installation of npm on Ubuntu 14.04

To install npm on Ubuntu, perform the following steps:

  1. Add the official Node.js PPA:
    sudo curl --silent --location  https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_0.12 | sudo bash -

    As shown in the preceding screenshot, the command will add the official Node.js ...

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