OpenSearch Search Indexes

A Search Index is a shared OpenSearch component for application search, filtering, indexing, time-oriented data, or vector search.

Add a Search Index

1. Open Infrastructure > Configurations and edit a configuration.
2. Add a shared Search Index component.
3. Enter a stable name.
4. Choose Search, Time Index, or Vector Search according to the data and query pattern.
5. Configure the generated connection variable and select the services that should receive it.
6. Save the component and review the full configuration diff.

Choose the index type before integrating application code. Changing an indexing model later can require new mappings, data migration, and a coordinated application release.

Application Integration

Treat the injected connection value as environment-specific. Do not hard-code collection endpoints or credentials. Grant access only to the services that index or query data and keep administrative operations outside normal application roles.

Operational Checks

• Define index mappings and retention intentionally.
• Avoid indexing secrets or unnecessary personal data.
• Monitor capacity, query latency, rejected operations, and storage growth.
• Plan how data will be reindexed before changing mappings.
• Test recovery from the system of record rather than assuming the index is the only copy.