OpenSearch Review
OpenSearch is an open source platform for search and log analytics. It can be extended with indexing, aggregations and dashboards.
Pro
- Flexible scheme and powerful text search capabilities
- Good scaling on time series/log loads
- Open ecosystem and plugin support
Cons
- Memory tuning and shard design in clusters require precision
- Cost management critical for heavy aggregation queries
Major Uses
- In-site search, product discovery
- Log/metric/trace combo view
Conclusion: With the right index and shard strategy, OpenSearch offers a powerful search/log backbone.
