Note: This is an updated version of this blog. By implementing these recommendations, you can maximize the potential of your Amazon OpenSearch Service domain, delivering an improved search experience while optimizing costs and maintaining security. Let’s explore these expert tips to supercharge your OpenSearch cluster.
In the dynamic landscape of search and analytics engines, AWS users often find themselves weighing the merits of OpenSearch against Elasticsearch. While both platforms offer robust search capabilities, Amazon OpenSearch Service emerges as the superior option for those operating within the AWS ecosystem. This comprehensive analysis delves into the reasons why OpenSearch stands out and how it compares to Elasticsearch, particularly for AWS users.
Note: An updated version of this post is available here By implementing these recommendations, you can maximize the potential of your Amazon OpenSearch Service domain, delivering an improved search experience while optimizing costs and maintaining security. Let’s explore these expert tips to supercharge your OpenSearch cluster.
Amazon OpenSearch Service is a fully-managed solution for interactive log analytics, real-time application monitoring, website search, observability, and more. With a vast customer base, Amazon OpenSearch Service manages hundreds of thousands of clusters and processes trillions of requests monthly. The service provides seamless access for users through SAML-based federation for OpenSearch Dashboards, enabling single sign-on (SSO) on Amazon OpenSearch Service domains using existing identity providers (IdPs) like OneLogin. SAML simplifies the login process by allowing users to access multiple platforms with a single username and password, providing a safer and more convenient online experience. This guide will walk you through integrating OneLogin with OpenSearch Dashboards for a seamless SSO experience, leveraging Amazon OpenSearch Service’s capabilities.
