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Bulk in chunks (e.g. a few MB per request)\n2. docker: -e ES_JAVA_OPTS='-Xms2g -Xmx2g' with enough container memory\n3. GET _cat/nodes?v=true&h=name,heap*\nExpected: Command proceeds without the error.\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"4290de4a-fc91-4bad-8858-1eded662758e","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Reduce request size (smaller bulk batches, fewer concurrent requests), give the node more heap (ES_JAVA_OPTS / container memory), and check _cat/nodes heap usage; retry with backoff on 429.\n\nOption: Smaller batches and more heap [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: See record scope.\nSteps:\n1. Bulk in chunks (e.g. a few MB per request)\n2. docker: -e ES_JAVA_OPTS='-Xms2g -Xmx2g' with enough container memory\n3. 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