[docs] index pattern => data view (#110421) (#115497) (#117176)

* [user docs - index patterns] index pattern => data view (#110421)

Co-authored-by: Matthew Kime <matt@mattki.me>

docs/concepts/data-views.asciidoc

@@ -1,45 +1,45 @@
-[[index-patterns]]
-=== Create an index pattern
+[[data-views]]
+=== Create a data view
 
-{kib} requires an index pattern to access the {es} data that you want to explore.
-An index pattern selects the data to use and allows you to define properties of the fields.
+{kib} requires a data view to access the {es} data that you want to explore. 
+A data view selects the data to use and allows you to define properties of the fields.
 
-An index pattern can point to one or more indices, {ref}/data-streams.html[data stream], or {ref}/alias.html[index aliases].
-For example, an index pattern can point to your log data from yesterday,
+A data view can point to one or more indices, {ref}/data-streams.html[data stream], or {ref}/alias.html[index aliases].
+For example, a data view can point to your log data from yesterday,
 or all indices that contain your data.
 
 [float]
-[[index-patterns-read-only-access]]
+[[data-views-read-only-access]]
 === Required permissions
 
-* Access to *Index Patterns* requires the <<xpack-kibana-role-management, {kib} privilege>>
-`Index Pattern Management`.
+* Access to *Data Views* requires the <<xpack-kibana-role-management, {kib} privilege>>
+`Data View Management`.
 
-* To create an index pattern, you must have the <<xpack-kibana-role-management,{es} privilege>>
+* To create a data view, you must have the <<xpack-kibana-role-management,{es} privilege>>
 `view_index_metadata`.
 
 * If a read-only indicator appears in {kib}, you have insufficient privileges
-to create or save index patterns. The buttons to create new index patterns or
-save existing index patterns are not visible. For more information,
+to create or save data views. The buttons to create new data views or
+save existing data views are not visible. For more information,
 refer to <<xpack-security-authorization,Granting access to {kib}>>.
 
 [float]
 [[settings-create-pattern]]
-=== Create an index pattern
+=== Create a data view
 
 If you collected data using one of the {kib} <<connect-to-elasticsearch,ingest options>>,
 uploaded a file, or added sample data,
-you get an index pattern for free, and can start exploring your data.
-If you loaded your own data, follow these steps to create an index pattern.
+you get a data view for free, and can start exploring your data.
+If you loaded your own data, follow these steps to create a data view.
 
-. Open the main menu, then click to *Stack Management > Index Patterns*.
+. Open the main menu, then click to *Stack Management > Data Views*.
+
+. Click *Create data view*.
 
-. Click *Create index pattern*.
-+
 [role="screenshot"]
-image:management/index-patterns/images/create-index-pattern.png["Create index pattern"]
+image:management/index-patterns/images/create-index-pattern.png["Create data view"]
 
-. Start typing in the *Index pattern* field, and {kib} looks for the names of
+. Start typing in the *name* field, and {kib} looks for the names of
 indices, data streams, and aliases that match your input.
 +
 ** To match multiple sources, use a wildcard (*). For example, `filebeat-*` matches
@@ -61,21 +61,21 @@ global time filters on your dashboards. This is useful if
 you have multiple time fields and want to create dashboards that combine visualizations
 based on different timestamps.
 
-. Click *Create index pattern*.
+. Click *Create data view*.
 +
 [[reload-fields]] {kib} is now configured to use your {es} data. When a new field is added to an index,
-the index pattern field list is updated
-the next time the index pattern is loaded, for example, when you load the page or
+the data view field list is updated
+the next time the data view is loaded, for example, when you load the page or
 move between {kib} apps.
 
-. Select this index pattern when you search and visualize your data.
+. Select this data view when you search and visualize your data.
 
 [float]
-[[rollup-index-pattern]]
-==== Create an index pattern for rolled up data
+[[rollup-data-view]]
+==== Create a data view for rolled up data
 
-An index pattern can match one rollup index.  For a combination rollup
-index pattern with both raw and rolled up data, use the standard notation:
+A data view can match one rollup index.  For a combination rollup
+data view with both raw and rolled up data, use the standard notation:
 
 ```ts
 rollup_logstash,kibana_sample_data_logs
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ For an example, refer to <<rollup-data-tutorial,Create and visualize rolled up d
 
 [float]
 [[management-cross-cluster-search]]
-==== Create an index pattern that searches across clusters
+==== Create a data view that searches across clusters
 
 If your {es} clusters are configured for {ref}/modules-cross-cluster-search.html[{ccs}],
 you can create an index pattern to search across the clusters of your choosing. Use the
@@ -129,20 +129,20 @@ To exclude a cluster having a name starting with `cluster_`:
 `cluster_*:logstash-*,cluster_one:-*`
 ```
 
-Once you configure an index pattern to use the {ccs} syntax, all searches and
-aggregations using that index pattern in {kib} take advantage of {ccs}.
+Once you configure a data view to use the {ccs} syntax, all searches and
+aggregations using that data view in {kib} take advantage of {ccs}.
 
 [float]
-[[delete-index-pattern]]
-=== Delete index patterns
+[[delete-data-view]]
+=== Delete data views
 
-When you delete an index pattern, you cannot recover the associated field formatters, runtime fields, source filters,
-and field popularity data. Deleting an index pattern does not remove any indices or data documents from {es}.
+When you delete a data view, you cannot recover the associated field formatters, runtime fields, source filters,
+and field popularity data. Deleting a data view does not remove any indices or data documents from {es}.
 
-WARNING: Deleting an index pattern breaks all visualizations, saved searches, and other saved objects that reference the index pattern.
+WARNING: Deleting a data view breaks all visualizations, saved searches, and other saved objects that reference the data view.
 
-. Open the main menu, then click *Stack Management > Index Patterns*.
+. Open the main menu, then click *Stack Management > Data Views*.
 
-. Click the index pattern to delete.
+. Click the data view to delete.
 
-. Delete (image:management/index-patterns/images/delete.png[Delete icon]) the index pattern.
+. Delete (image:management/index-patterns/images/delete.png[Delete icon]) the data view.

docs/concepts/index.asciidoc

@@ -35,19 +35,19 @@ Open the search bar using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+/ on Windows and Linux, Com
 image:concepts/images/global-search.png["Global search showing matches to apps and saved objects for the word visualize"]
 
 [float]
-=== Accessing data with index patterns
+=== Accessing data with data views
 
-{kib} requires an index pattern to tell it which {es} data you want to access,
-and whether the data is time-based. An index pattern can point to one or more {es}
+{kib} requires a data view to tell it which {es} data you want to access,
+and whether the data is time-based. A data view can point to one or more {es}
 data streams, indices, or index aliases by name.
 For example, `logs-elasticsearch-prod-*` is an index pattern,
 and it is time-based with a time field of `@timestamp`. The time field is not editable.
 
-Index patterns are typically created by an administrator when sending data to {es}.
-You can <<index-patterns,create or update index patterns>> in *Stack Management*, or by using a script
+Data views are typically created by an administrator when sending data to {es}.
+You can <<data-views,create or update data views>> in *Stack Management*, or by using a script
 that accesses the {kib} API.
 
-{kib} uses the index pattern to show you a list of fields, such as
+{kib} uses the data view to show you a list of fields, such as
 `event.duration`. You can customize the display name and format for each field.
 For example, you can tell {kib} to display `event.duration` in seconds.
 {kib} has <<managing-fields,field formatters>> for strings,
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ and can optionally contain the time filter and extra filters.
 ==== Time filter
 
 The <<set-time-filter, global time filter>> limits the time range of data displayed.
-In most cases, the time filter applies to the time field in the index pattern,
+In most cases, the time filter applies to the time field in the data view,
 but some apps allow you to use a different time field.
 
 Using the time filter, you can configure a refresh rate to periodically
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ Use the global search to quickly open a saved object.
 * Go to <<discover, Discover>> for instructions on searching your data.
 
 
-include::index-patterns.asciidoc[]
+include::data-views.asciidoc[]
 
 include::set-time-filter.asciidoc[]
 

docs/concepts/set-time-filter.asciidoc

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 === Set the time range
 Display data within a
 specified time range when your index contains time-based events, and a time-field is configured for the
-selected <<index-patterns, index pattern>>.
+selected <<data-views, data view>>.
 The default time range is 15 minutes, but you can customize
 it in <<advanced-options,Advanced Settings>>.
 

docs/discover/search.asciidoc

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 
 You can search your data in any app that has a query bar, or by clicking on
 elements in a visualization.  A search matches indices in the current
-<<index-patterns, index pattern>> and in the current <<set-time-filter,time frame>>.
+<<data-views, data view>> and in the current <<set-time-filter,time frame>>.
 
 
 [float]

docs/maps/search.asciidoc

@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ To prevent the global search from applying to a layer, configure the following:
 [[maps-narrow-layer-by-global-time]]
 ==== Narrow layers by global time
 
-Layers that request data from {es} using an <<index-patterns, index pattern>> with a configured time field are narrowed by the <<set-time-filter, global time>>.
+Layers that request data from {es} using a <<data-views, data view>> with a configured time field are narrowed by the <<set-time-filter, global time>>.
 These layers contain the clock icon image:maps/images/clock_icon.png[clock icon] next to the layer name in the legend.
 
 Use the time slider to quickly select time slices within the global time range:

docs/redirects.asciidoc

@@ -358,3 +358,8 @@ This content has moved. Refer to <<xpack-profiler>>.
 == Rendering pre-captured profiler JSON
 
 This content has moved. Refer to <<xpack-profiler>>.
+
+[role="exclude",id="index-patterns"]
+== Index patterns has been renamed to data views.
+
+This content has moved. Refer to <<data-views>>.

docs/setup/connect-to-elasticsearch.asciidoc

@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ You can manage your roles, privileges, and spaces in **{stack-manage-app}** in
 If the {kib} ingest options don't work for you, you can index your
 data into Elasticsearch with {ref}/getting-started-index.html[REST APIs]
 or https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elasticsearch/client/index.html[client libraries].
-After you add your data, you're required to create an <<index-patterns,index pattern>> to tell
+After you add your data, you're required to create a <<data-views,data view>> to tell
 {kib} where to find the data.
 
 * To add data for Elastic Observability, refer to {observability-guide}/add-observability-data.html[Send data to Elasticsearch].

docs/user/canvas.asciidoc

@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ To create workpads, you must meet the minimum requirements.
 
 * If you need to set up {kib}, use https://www.elastic.co/cloud/elasticsearch-service/signup?baymax=docs-body&elektra=docs[our free trial].
 
-* Make sure you have {ref}/getting-started-index.html[data indexed into {es}] and an <<index-patterns,index pattern>>.
+* Make sure you have {ref}/getting-started-index.html[data indexed into {es}] and a <<data-views, data view>>.
 
 * Have an understanding of {ref}/documents-indices.html[{es} documents and indices].
 

docs/user/dashboard/dashboard.asciidoc

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 --
 **_Visualize your data with dashboards._**
 
-The best way to understand your data is to visualize it. With dashboards, you can turn your data from one or more <<index-patterns, index patterns>> into a collection of panels 
+The best way to understand your data is to visualize it. With dashboards, you can turn your data from one or more <<data-views, data views>> into a collection of panels 
 that bring clarity to your data, tell a story about your data, and allow you to focus on only the data that's important to you. 
 
 [role="screenshot"]
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ To create dashboards, you must meet the minimum requirements.
 
 * If you need to set up {kib}, use https://www.elastic.co/cloud/elasticsearch-service/signup?baymax=docs-body&elektra=docs[our free trial].
 
-* Make sure you have {ref}/getting-started-index.html[data indexed into {es}] and an <<index-patterns,index pattern>>.
+* Make sure you have {ref}/getting-started-index.html[data indexed into {es}] and a <<data-views, data view>>.
 
 * When the read-only indicator appears, you have insufficient privileges
 to create or save dashboards, and the options to create and save dashboards are not visible. For more information,

docs/user/dashboard/lens-advanced.asciidoc

@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Open *Lens*, then make sure the correct fields appear.
 
 . Make sure the *kibana_sample_data_ecommerce* index appears.
 +
-If you are using your own data, select the <<index-patterns, index pattern>> that contains your data.
+If you are using your own data, select the <<data-views, data view>> that contains your data.
 
 [discrete]
 [[custom-time-interval]]

docs/user/dashboard/tsvb.asciidoc

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ With *TSVB*, you can:
 * Combine an infinite number of <<aggregation-reference,aggregations>> to display your data.
 * Annotate time series data with timestamped events from an {es} index.
 * View the data in several types of visualizations, including charts, data tables, and markdown panels.
-* Display multiple <<index-patterns, index patterns>> in each visualization.
+* Display multiple <<data-views, data views>> in each visualization.
 * Use custom functions and some math on aggregations.
 * Customize the data with labels and colors.
 

docs/user/discover.asciidoc

@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Tell {kib} where to find the data you want to explore, and then specify the time
 
 . Select the data you want to work with.
 +
-{kib} uses an <<index-patterns,index pattern>> to tell it where to find
+{kib} uses a <<data-views, data view>> to tell it where to find
 your {es} data.
 To view the ecommerce sample data, make sure the index pattern is set to **kibana_sample_data_ecommerce**.
 +

docs/user/graph/getting-started.asciidoc

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 == Create a graph
 
 You must index data into {es} before you can create a graph.
-<<index-patterns, Learn how>> or get started with a <<add-sample-data, sample data set>>.
+<<data-views, Learn how>> or get started with a <<add-sample-data, sample data set>>.
 
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 [[exploring-connections]]