Elastic Stack 8.11 introduces an advanced query language, ES|QL

Elastic Stack 8.11 introduces a range of new features, including the Elasticsearch Query Language (ES|QL), which simplifies data exploration and enhances query building with auto-complete and in-app documentation. The release also offers improved data management capabilities, such as the data stream lifecycle for retention and downsampling, and a cross-cluster search response for better search result accuracy. Users can now utilize the ELSER model-2 for AI search, which provides improved relevance and performance. Additionally, the update supports a unified machine learning inference API and offers enhancements in data visualization with color mapping and Lens in-line editing. Other notable features include the general availability of the reroute processor, support for dense and sparse vector searches, and the addition of a Persian language stemmer. These advancements aim to streamline data processing, enhance visualization, and improve search capabilities within the Elastic ecosystem.