Published January 2023 An OpenSearch Index is used to both organize and distribute data within a cluster. In this post we define both components of an Index and outline how to create, add to, delete, and reindex Indices in OpenSearch. We will also touch on querying, but querying OpenSearch is covered in more depth in … Continue reading How to Index OpenSearch
How to Query OpenSearch With Boolean Queries
Updated January 2023 OpenSearch boolean queries find or match documents using boolean clauses. In this article we describe how to construct a boolean query, or bool query. We will also work through several example OpenSearch bool queries. OpenSearch Boolean Clauses The four boolean clauses used for bool queries are filter, must, must_not, and should. filter … Continue reading How to Query OpenSearch With Boolean Queries
OpenSearch Shard Optimization
Published September 2022 Optimizing OpenSearch for shard size is an important component for achieving maximum performance from your cluster. OpenSearch shards enable parallelization of data processing across both a single node and multiple OpenSearch nodes. OpenSearch automatically manages the allocation of shards within the nodes. However, choosing the number of shards needed is up to … Continue reading OpenSearch Shard Optimization
OpenSearch Terms and Definitions
Published September 2022 In this post we round up the most searched for OpenSearch terms and definitions. OpenSearch Node An OpenSearch node is a single OpenSearch process, and the minimum number of nodes for a highly available OpenSearch cluster is three. OpenSearch Cluster An OpenSearch cluster is one or more OpenSearch nodes with the same … Continue reading OpenSearch Terms and Definitions
Vector Search for OpenSearch
Published August 2022 OpenSearch includes a plugin for vector search. In this post, we introduce vector search and compare the different methods available. We will also point you in the right direction for example code. For personalized help, contact us to learn more about our OpenSearch support services. What is vector search? Here’s the … Continue reading Vector Search for OpenSearch
OpenSearch vs. Elasticsearch
Updated January 2023 With OpenSearch originating as a fork from Elasticsearch, the two databases can appear to be near-identical to the unacquainted. However, they are unique, becoming more so with each new update. Here we will discuss how the two search engines compare when it comes to security, licensing, core features, documentation, community support, dashboards, … Continue reading OpenSearch vs. Elasticsearch
Planning a Successful Migration to OpenSearch
Published July 2022 There are plenty of posts and documentation on the nitty gritty approaches for migrating to OpenSearch (i.e. rolling updates, snapshots, etc.). Start with the OpenSearch documentation for that. Here we are covering something much larger and more important: The plans and support that need to be in place to facilitate a successful … Continue reading Planning a Successful Migration to OpenSearch
How to Save Money on Data Storage Costs
Published July 2022 With companies revisiting their budgets to brace for a possible recession, now is the time to review your data storage costs and find places to reduce those fees without sacrificing performance. In this article we consolidate our top tips for saving money on data storage costs. From the top we want to … Continue reading How to Save Money on Data Storage Costs
What is OpenSearch?
Updated May 2022 OpenSearch is an open source search and analytics software. It’s a community led project with Amazon Web Services (AWS) leading the development. It was first created as a fork from Elasticsearch 7.10.2 and Kibana 7.10.2 in 2021. The OpenSearch search engine is simply referred to as OpenSearch, and the dashboard tool is … Continue reading What is OpenSearch?