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The following table shows the DNS configuration and the role each machine plays in the cluster.
| FQDN | Role |
|---|---|
| wifimon-node1.example.org | master-eligible / data node |
| wifimon-node2.example.org | master-eligible / data node |
| wifimon-node3.example.org | master-eligible / data node |
| wifimon-kibana.example.org | coordinating node |
| wifimon-logstash.example.org | pipeline node |
Cluster node is considered to be the one that joins the cluster. In this setup, cluster nodes are the master-eligible/data nodes and the coordinating node. The pipeline node is not, it doesn’t join the cluster.
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