OpenSearch

Database2048MB+ RAM

Open-source search and analytics suite (Elasticsearch fork)

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Deploy OpenSearch in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select OpenSearch

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Self-Deploy Guide

DIY OpenSearch Deployment

Learn how to self-host OpenSearch with this hands-on deployment guide.

Connect to Your Remote Server

Begin by establishing a secure connection to your server through the terminal.

terminal

# Access your VPS
ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP

# With SSH key authentication
ssh -i ~/.ssh/your-private-key root@YOUR_SERVER_IP

First time? Ensure Docker is installed first: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Set Up Your App Folder

Create a dedicated folder for your application files.

terminal

# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/opensearch
cd ~/apps/opensearch

Set Up Docker Compose

Create the following docker-compose.yml in your project directory:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  opensearch:
    image: opensearchproject/opensearch:latest
    ports:
      - "9200:9200"
      - "9600:9600"
    environment:
      - discovery.type=single-node
      - OPENSEARCH_INITIAL_ADMIN_PASSWORD=<your-admin-password>
      - "OPENSEARCH_JAVA_OPTS=-Xms512m -Xmx512m"
    volumes:
      - opensearch_data:/usr/share/opensearch/data
    ulimits:
      memlock:
        soft: -1
        hard: -1
    restart: unless-stopped

  opensearch-dashboards:
    image: opensearchproject/opensearch-dashboards:latest
    ports:
      - "5601:5601"
    environment:
      - OPENSEARCH_HOSTS=["https://opensearch:9200"]
    depends_on:
      - opensearch
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  opensearch_data:

Setup Variables

PORTAPI port(default: 9200)

PERF_PORTPerformance port(default: 9600)

DASHBOARD_PORTDashboards port(default: 5601)

ADMIN_PASSWORDAdmin password

Spin Up the Stack

Run Docker Compose to launch your application.

terminal

# Launch the stack
docker compose up -d

# Verify container status
docker compose ps

# Follow the logs
docker compose logs --follow

Open the Application Port

Configure UFW to allow traffic to your application.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 9200/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:9200

Skip the Terminal

Make it simple with Server Compass.

Let Server Compass handle the complexity. Deploy OpenSearch with a simple, intuitive interface.

No terminal required
Point-and-click setup
Auto SSL certificates
Rolling deployments
Health monitoring
Instant rollbacks

Download Server Compass$29 one-time • Lifetime license

After Deployment

After deploying OpenSearch with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Access Dashboards

Create indices and set up data ingestion

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

OpenSearch FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting OpenSearch

How do I deploy OpenSearch with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select OpenSearch from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for OpenSearch?

OpenSearch requires a minimum of 2048MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 4096MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing OpenSearch data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard OpenSearch backup and restore procedures.

How do I update OpenSearch to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest OpenSearch image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is OpenSearch free to self-host?

OpenSearch is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.