How to Install OpenSearch on Void Linux

OpenSearch is a search and analytics engine powered by Elasticsearch. It is a fork of Elasticsearch and offers a faster, more secure, and more scalable alternative to Elasticsearch.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install OpenSearch on a Void Linux system.

Prerequisites

• Root access to a Void Linux server
• A non-root user with sudo privileges

Step 1 - Install Java

OpenSearch requires Java to run. We can install Java with the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S openjdk11

Step 2 - Download OpenSearch

Download the latest version of OpenSearch from the official website:

wget https://artifacts.opensearch.org/releases/bundle/opensearch/1.1.0/opensearch-1.1.0-linux-x64.tar.gz

Step 3 - Extract OpenSearch

Extract the OpenSearch archive:

tar -xzf opensearch-1.1.0-linux-x64.tar.gz

Step 4 - Configure OpenSearch

OpenSearch requires some configuration changes to work optimally. Edit the opensearch.yml file located in the config directory:

cd opensearch-1.1.0-linux-x64/config
sudo nano opensearch.yml

Adjust the configuration to your requirements. You can specify settings such as the cluster name, network binding, and other options.

Step 5 - Start OpenSearch

Start OpenSearch with the following command:

cd opensearch-1.1.0-linux-x64/
sudo ./bin/opensearch

OpenSearch is now running and you can access it via a web browser at http://localhost:9200.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed OpenSearch on Void Linux. You can now use OpenSearch to power your search and analytics needs.

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