The Definitive Guide to OpenSearch
Discover advanced techniques and best practices for efficient search and analytics with OpenSearch
Published on 2. September 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
386 pages
978-1-83588-578-9 (ISBN)
Description
Master Amazon OpenSearch with this comprehensive guide, covering everything from basics to advanced techniques, and learn expert tips for efficient search and analytics
Key Features
Master installation, configuration, and usage, from crafting queries through to building dashboards
Address real-world scenarios with detailed case studies, applying knowledge to practical projects and challenges
Learn best practices, avoid pitfalls, and optimize OpenSearch setups with professional insights
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionFrom seasoned data professionals managing billions of records to aspiring analysts exploring diverse datasets, this guide is for users at all levels who want to make the most of OpenSearch's capabilities and functionalities. Written by distinguished AWS Solutions Architects Jon Handler, Ph.D., a former search engine developer, Prashant Agrawal, a search specialist, and Soujanya Konka, an expert in large-scale data migrations, this guide brings together deep technical expertise with practical, hands-on knowledge of implementing OpenSearch in real-world scenarios.
Starting with an introduction to OpenSearch, you'll get to grips with the key features before delving into essential topics such as installing OpenSearch, ingesting data, crafting queries, visualizing results, ensuring security, and optimizing performance. Each concept is accompanied by practical examples and tutorials, allowing you to grasp the material through hands-on experience.
Keeping up with OpenSearch's new releases and updates, this book equips you to fully leverage its potential through real-world scenarios and examples that demonstrate how OpenSearch works.
Whether enhancing your search experience or extracting insightful analytics from data, The Definitive Guide to OpenSearch provides developers, engineers, data scientists, and system administrators with the tools needed to thrive.What you will learn
Understand OpenSearch fundamentals, architecture, and components
Benefit from hands-on demos of data indexing, query crafting, and advanced features
Master OpenSearch Dashboards to build monitoring solutions
Discover techniques for scaling OpenSearch to handle large datasets and high traffic
Explore performance optimization strategies
Study example cases of successful OpenSearch applications
Uncover OpenSearch integrations across industries through real-world cases
Who this book is forThis book is ideal for data professionals, developers, engineers, data scientists, and system administrators seeking to harness the power of OpenSearch for search and analytics use cases. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, this guide offers valuable insights and practical knowledge to help you navigate the complexities of deploying and managing OpenSearch clusters effectively. For anyone looking to leverage OpenSearch for building robust search experiences and gaining actionable insights from data, this book is a must-have resource.
Key Features
Master installation, configuration, and usage, from crafting queries through to building dashboards
Address real-world scenarios with detailed case studies, applying knowledge to practical projects and challenges
Learn best practices, avoid pitfalls, and optimize OpenSearch setups with professional insights
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionFrom seasoned data professionals managing billions of records to aspiring analysts exploring diverse datasets, this guide is for users at all levels who want to make the most of OpenSearch's capabilities and functionalities. Written by distinguished AWS Solutions Architects Jon Handler, Ph.D., a former search engine developer, Prashant Agrawal, a search specialist, and Soujanya Konka, an expert in large-scale data migrations, this guide brings together deep technical expertise with practical, hands-on knowledge of implementing OpenSearch in real-world scenarios.
Starting with an introduction to OpenSearch, you'll get to grips with the key features before delving into essential topics such as installing OpenSearch, ingesting data, crafting queries, visualizing results, ensuring security, and optimizing performance. Each concept is accompanied by practical examples and tutorials, allowing you to grasp the material through hands-on experience.
Keeping up with OpenSearch's new releases and updates, this book equips you to fully leverage its potential through real-world scenarios and examples that demonstrate how OpenSearch works.
Whether enhancing your search experience or extracting insightful analytics from data, The Definitive Guide to OpenSearch provides developers, engineers, data scientists, and system administrators with the tools needed to thrive.What you will learn
Understand OpenSearch fundamentals, architecture, and components
Benefit from hands-on demos of data indexing, query crafting, and advanced features
Master OpenSearch Dashboards to build monitoring solutions
Discover techniques for scaling OpenSearch to handle large datasets and high traffic
Explore performance optimization strategies
Study example cases of successful OpenSearch applications
Uncover OpenSearch integrations across industries through real-world cases
Who this book is forThis book is ideal for data professionals, developers, engineers, data scientists, and system administrators seeking to harness the power of OpenSearch for search and analytics use cases. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, this guide offers valuable insights and practical knowledge to help you navigate the complexities of deploying and managing OpenSearch clusters effectively. For anyone looking to leverage OpenSearch for building robust search experiences and gaining actionable insights from data, this book is a must-have resource.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
719 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83588-578-9 (9781835885789)
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Persons
Jon Handler is a Senior Principal Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services based in Palo Alto, CA. Jon works closely with OpenSearch and Amazon OpenSearch Service, providing help and guidance to a broad range of customers who have search and log analytics workloads that they want to move to the AWS Cloud. Prior to joining AWS, Jon's career as a software developer included four years of coding a large-scale, ecommerce search engine. Jon holds a Bachelor of the Arts from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Master of Science and a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence from Northwestern University. Soujanya Konka is an accomplished Senior Solutions Architect at AWS with over 17 years of experience working with databases and analytics. She focuses on big data services and has worked with customers to migrate, right-size and enhance search using OpenSearch. Prior to joining AWS, Soujanya worked on large scale data warehouse and search migrations to the cloud and building enterprise search catalogs. Her journey has been one of continuous learning, innovation and equipping herself with skills and insights to tackle data challenges. Prashant Agrawal is a seasoned Search Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS based out of Seattle. With over 13 years of invaluable experience in the field of search and log analytics, he brings a wealth of knowledge to every project where he collaborates closely with clients to facilitate seamless migration and fine-tune OpenSearch clusters for optimal performance and cost savings. Beyond his tech prowess, he's an avid explorer, often found immersing himself in travel adventures and discovering new places. In essence, he thrives on the mantra: Eat Travel Repeat, making each journey a delightful experience. Join him on a transformative journey where every search and analytics challenge become a rewarding adventure.
Content
Table of Contents
OpenSearch Overview
Installing and Configuring OpenSearch
Deploying OpenSearch on AWS
Indexing Data
Effective Querying Techniques
Advanced Querying and Aggregations
Query and Visualize OpenSearch data
Introduction to OpenSearch Plugins
Generative AI with OpenSearch
OpenSearch in Action: Making Apps Awesome
Migrate to OpenSearch
Security in OpenSearch
Monitoring, Backup, and Recovery
Scaling and Performance Optimization
OpenSearch Overview
Installing and Configuring OpenSearch
Deploying OpenSearch on AWS
Indexing Data
Effective Querying Techniques
Advanced Querying and Aggregations
Query and Visualize OpenSearch data
Introduction to OpenSearch Plugins
Generative AI with OpenSearch
OpenSearch in Action: Making Apps Awesome
Migrate to OpenSearch
Security in OpenSearch
Monitoring, Backup, and Recovery
Scaling and Performance Optimization