Opensearch
The open source platform for fast and efficient search and analysis
Search and Observability Suite
With OpenSearch, we provide you with an open source search and analysis platform that allows you to search and visualize large amounts of data in real time. You use it to develop powerful search applications, analyze your data and create dashboards to gain comprehensive insights from your data.
Opensearch Features
Full text search and analysis
With OpenSearch, we enable you to search large amounts of data efficiently and carry out queries almost in real time. You can create complex search queries based on structured and unstructured data. This helps you to identify patterns, analyze trends and quickly extract relevant information from large amounts of data.
Visualization and dashboards
NETWAYS uses OpenSearch Dashboards to create interactive visualizations and to display data from various sources in real time. You have the ability to create custom dashboards that provide insights into key metrics and trends. This gives you an intuitive overview of your data and makes it easier to make data-based decisions.
API integration
OpenSearch offers you a RESTful API with which applications and services can be integrated directly. You can use the API to index data, create queries, configure dashboards and manage alerts. This allows you to integrate OpenSearch into your own applications or third-party tools and develop customized solutions.
OpenSearch Consulting
We help you with the conception, installation and integration of OpenSearch in your environment – for more power, know-how and peace of mind!
Power
We have been successfully supporting our customers in the operation of their IT infrastructures for many years. Whether it’s different industries, tools or operating systems – we’ve seen, operated and built it all. With extensive experience in best practices around Grafana, Prometheus, InfluxDB and other open source technologies, especially in the Linux environment, we are at your side with our know-how.
Know-how
We not only understand your IT systems and services, but also the big picture – the numerous aspects that make up the operation of complex IT infrastructures. In a world where IT is becoming increasingly complex and constantly changing, there is often a lack of time and personnel. This is exactly where we come in to provide you with optimum support.
Targeted reinforcement
As Linux generalists and open source experts, we are broadly positioned and deeply networked in the open source communities. With us by your side, you are never alone! Whether as an IT consultant, engineer, support or architect – we strengthen your team, relieve you and take over the work so that you can concentrate on the essentials.
Managed OpenSearch
Collect, save and analyze all your data
Our Managed OpenSearch offering is brand new, and we are happy to support you on your way to storing, analyzing and visualizing your data. Get in touch with our sales team to create the perfect environment for your requirements. Together with our partners, we ensure that your OpenSearch experience is exactly what it should be: simple, fast and secure.
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Questions & Answers
The most frequently asked questions about OpenSearch
What is Opensearch?
OpenSearch is an open source search and analysis platform that emerged from the spin-off of Elasticsearch and Kibana by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It enables the search, analysis and visualization of large amounts of data in real time and is often used for log management, monitoring and other data-driven use cases. OpenSearch offers similar functions to Elasticsearch, but is completely open source and available without commercial restrictions.
How does OpenSearch work?
OpenSearch works by storing data in indexes, which can then be searched and queried using a powerful search and analysis engine. It uses a distributed architecture in which data is distributed across several nodes to increase both processing speed and reliability. Users can index data in real time, perform complex search queries and visualize the results in dashboards to gain valuable insights from large amounts of data.
What can I use OpenSearch for?
OpenSearch can be used to efficiently search, analyze and visualize large amounts of data in real time, making it ideal for use cases such as log management, monitoring and security analysis. Companies often use it to gain insights into system and application metrics and to identify and resolve problems more quickly. In addition, OpenSearch can be used to create custom search applications that process and query data from various sources.
What does OpenSearch cost?
OpenSearch is available free of charge as an open source project, so it can be used without license fees. The software itself can be operated independently on local servers or in cloud environments at no direct cost. However, if OpenSearch is used as a managed service, e.g. via NETWAYS Web Services (NWS), fees for the underlying infrastructure, such as storage, computing power and data transfer, are incurred depending on usage.
Is Amazon OpenSearch Elasticsearch?
Amazon OpenSearch is a fork of Elasticsearch, which was created after Elastic changed its license. OpenSearch is based on an earlier version of Elasticsearch and shares many of the features, but is developed independently and offered under a fully open license. While both platforms offer similar search and analytics capabilities, OpenSearch is specifically developed and supported by AWS, while Elasticsearch is developed by Elastic.
Are OpenSearch and Elasticsearch the same thing?
OpenSearch and Elasticsearch are not the same, but they have common roots, as OpenSearch was created as a fork of Elasticsearch before Elasticsearch changed its license. Both offer similar search and analysis functions, but differ in terms of licensing, further development and the ecosystem. While Elasticsearch is developed by Elastic, OpenSearch is a fully open source project supported by AWS and the community.