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OpenSearch
Generated on 12 Oct 2026
OpenSearch is an open-source search and analytics suite which serves as a centralized location to manage logs forwarded from other resources, such as databases and Droplets.
Getting Started
Quickstarts and intermediate tutorials to get started.
How-Tos
How to accomplish specific tasks in detail, like creation/deletion, configuration, and management.
Reference
API and CLI reference documentation for the OpenSearch database service, including example requests and available parameters.
Concepts
Explanations and definitions of core concepts in OpenSearch.
Details
Features, plans and pricing, availability, limits, known issues, and more.
Support
Get help with technical support and answers to frequently asked questions.
Latest Updates
7 October 2026
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Managed databases are available in Memphis (
mem1) on AMDv5 plans only. Storage-Optimized plans are now available for Kafka and OpenSearch clusters inmem1only. See the regional availability matrix for current coverage by engine.
30 July 2026
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OpenSearch 3.3 and 3.6 are now available for database clusters. New clusters use OpenSearch 2.19 by default.
15 July 2026
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Managed databases are available in Kansas City (
mkc1) with limited plan availability. Premium AMD plans and General Purpose MongoDB clusters are not available in this region. See the regional availability matrix for current coverage by engine.
For more information, see all OpenSearch release notes.