How to Install OpenSearch on Elementary OS

OpenSearch is a search engine that allows you to search for information on the internet. If you're looking to install OpenSearch on Elementary OS, this guide will walk you through the process.

Step 1: Download OpenSearch

You can download the latest version of OpenSearch from the official website: https://opensearch.org/download/.

Step 2: Extract the OpenSearch Archive

After the download is complete, you should have an archive file named opensearch-server-1.1.0.tar.gz. Use the following command to extract it:

tar xzf opensearch-server-1.1.0.tar.gz

Step 3: Install Java

OpenSearch requires Java to run, so you'll need to install it if it's not already on your system. Use the following command to install Java:

sudo apt-get install default-jre

Step 4: Start OpenSearch

After Java is installed, navigate to the OpenSearch directory and start the OpenSearch service:

cd opensearch-server-1.1.0/
./bin/opensearch-service

Once the service is running, you can access OpenSearch on your browser by going to http://localhost:9200.

Congratulations! You've successfully installed OpenSearch on your Elementary OS system.

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