Amazon OpenSearch Ingestion now supports reading data from S3 buckets located in different AWS Regions, allowing users to consolidate their data into a single OpenSearch Service domain or collection. This capability simplifies analytics, enhances search functionality, and reduces operational complexity.
Previously, users needed to create custom solutions to manage cross-Region data ingestion. With the new feature, OpenSearch Ingestion streamlines this process, enabling batch processing and real-time streaming from multiple S3 buckets.
Prerequisites for Cross-Region Ingestion
Before setting up your ingestion pipelines, ensure that you complete the necessary prerequisite steps. This will prepare your environment for either batch or streaming data ingestion.
Batch Processing with S3 Scan
The OpenSearch Ingestion S3 scan feature allows users to read batch data from S3. This method is particularly effective for data that is written on a scheduled basis. To initiate a cross-Region S3 scan, simply specify the relevant S3 buckets during the pipeline creation process.
Creating an OpenSearch Ingestion Pipeline
To create a pipeline, it must be established in the same Region as the OpenSearch Service domain or collection. The pipeline configuration supports various codecs, with JSON being the default. Users can choose different codecs based on their data format.
Streaming Ingestion from SQS Queues
For those interested in real-time data ingestion, OpenSearch Ingestion can also read from Amazon SQS queues. This is particularly useful for consolidating AWS vended logs, such as VPC Flow Logs and CloudTrail data, into a single OpenSearch domain.
Setup Overview
Data from AWS services is typically stored in S3 within the same Region. OpenSearch Ingestion allows for the consolidation of these logs from multiple Regions into one domain, facilitating comprehensive analysis across different VPCs.
Next Steps After Pipeline Creation
Once the pipeline is established, users can upload data to their S3 buckets. This triggers notifications to SNS and subsequently to the SQS queue, allowing the pipeline to access and ingest the data. Users can then query their OpenSearch domain to analyze the ingested data.
Utilizing Blueprints for Pipeline Creation
The OpenSearch Ingestion console offers blueprints tailored for various use cases. By selecting an SQS queue and OpenSearch domain, users can quickly set up pipelines that automatically handle data type mappings and include necessary processors.
Deleting Resources
When finished with testing or production use, users should follow the appropriate steps to delete the resources created during the setup of either batch or streaming pipelines.
This new functionality in Amazon OpenSearch Ingestion significantly enhances the ability to manage and analyze data across AWS Regions. For those looking to implement these capabilities, the OpenSearch Ingestion documentation provides detailed guidance on creating pipelines and utilizing various processors.
