Version 7.0.1 : Pre-requisites for using XPackClient in production

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Hi,

I am planning to include some WatcherClients for our cluster for monitoring cluster-state to begin with. I am following the instructions provided here : https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/x-pack/current/api-java.html.

Our cluster is NOT x-pack enabled and as I understand this requires license. Hence , can PreBuiltXPackTransportClient be used in any cluster or the servers need to be configured specifically with any x-pack modules (with suitable licenses if required) ?

Regards
Muthu

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I would recommend upgrading to the latest version as that includes security features in the free basic license. Watcher however requires a commercial license irrespective of which client you are using.

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Thanks for a quick reply Christian. Yes, we are already planning to move to 7.3.

Regards
Muthu