How to Install OpenSearch on Ubuntu 24.04
Introduction
OpenSearch is a community-driven, open-source search and analytics suite. In this guide, you will learn how to install OpenSearch on Ubuntu 24.04.
Prerequisites
- Ubuntu 24.04 installed
- Access to a terminal/command line
- sudo privileges
Step 1: Install Java Runtime
OpenSearch requires Java. You can install OpenJDK using the following command:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install openjdk-11-jdkVerify Java Installation
To ensure Java is installed correctly, run:
java -versionStep 2: Add OpenSearch GPG Key
Next, you need to add the OpenSearch GPG Key to your system:
wget -qO - https://artifacts.opensearch.org/GPG-KEY | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/opensearch.gpgStep 3: Add OpenSearch Repository
Add the OpenSearch repository to your sources list:
echo "deb https://artifacts.opensearch.org/packages/opensearch-2.x/apt/ stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/opensearch.listStep 4: Install OpenSearch
After adding the repository, update the package list and install OpenSearch:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install opensearchStep 5: Configure OpenSearch
You can configure OpenSearch by editing the configuration file located at /etc/opensearch/opensearch.yml. Use your preferred text editor (e.g., nano or vim):
sudo nano /etc/opensearch/opensearch.ymlStep 6: Start OpenSearch
Start the OpenSearch service with the following command:
sudo systemctl start opensearchEnable OpenSearch on Boot
To ensure OpenSearch starts automatically on boot, run:
sudo systemctl enable opensearchStep 7: Verify Installation
You can verify that OpenSearch is running by checking the service status:
sudo systemctl status opensearchConclusion
You have successfully installed OpenSearch on your Ubuntu 24.04 system. You can now access it through its REST API or integrate it into your applications.
