If you're using a terminal, you can also search and/or monitor Elasticsearch using their [APIs.](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elasticsearch/reference/2.3/api-conventions.html)
**Note:** On large imports, Elasticsearch can be very sensitive to memory issues. Be sure to modify it's [heap size](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elasticsearch/guide/2.x/heap-sizing.html) from the default confiration to something more appropriate to your machine.
**Note:** On large imports, Elasticsearch can be very sensitive to memory issues. Be sure to modify it's [heap size](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elasticsearch/guide/2.x/heap-sizing.html) from the default confiration to something more appropriate to your machine.