# OpenSearch Concepts

Generated on 17 Mar 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.

[Best Practices](https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/opensearch/concepts/best-practices/index.html.md): Recommended practices to implement when setting up and running your OpenSearch clusters.

[Shared Responsibility Model](https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/opensearch/concepts/responsibility-model/index.html.md): Description of DigitalOcean’s responsibilities as a managed database provider.