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OpenSearch Service
Amazon OpenSearch Service provides managed search, indexing, and analytics for logs, text data, and observability workloads.
What it does
Managed search and log analytics service.
When to use
Use OpenSearch when you need search capabilities or centralized log analytics with indexing.
Key Concepts
Documents are indexed for fast search.
It is often used for log analytics and observability.
Search and aggregation are both common patterns.
Managed service reduces cluster operations compared to self-hosting.
Common Use Cases
Centralized log search.
Application search features.
Operational analytics and dashboards.
Interview Questions
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