eg: I have a index with 5 primary shard, when I query/insert a document with routing. How can I figure out the shard number? According to the document the formula is: shard_num = hash(_routing) % num_primary_shards.Certainly, I can read the source code of the hash function, but I want to know there is any plugins or any easy way to figure out the shard number when I specify a routing.
THX in advance.
I don't know of any plugins at the top of my head.
May I ask what's your use case for needing to figure this out?
Isabel
Thanks for your reply.
I have some data, a hundred million entries everyday. I pan to store them in ES with the routing(the date of day, like 20160917).So I want to figure out how many shards I need to set for the index of month and guarantee there is no unused shards.Of course, the empty shard not affect any stuff, and I am curious about it, besides I am a OCD:joy:.
Maybe, I have to read the fucking source code finally.
Have you considered using time-based indices?
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THX guy.
I have already done so.