Learn how to deploy, scale, and manage OpenSearch clusters on Kubernetes using the official OpenSearch Kubernetes Operator through this comprehensive video tutorial series.
Video Series
- What is the OpenSearch Kubernetes Operator? | OpenSearch on Kubernetes Tutorial Episode 1
- Quick Start: Your First OpenSearch Cluster on Kubernetes
View the complete playlist on YouTube
What You'll Learn
This video series covers everything you need to know to run OpenSearch on Kubernetes in production:
- Introduction to the Operator: Understand what the OpenSearch Kubernetes Operator is and how it simplifies cluster management
- Installation: Step-by-step guide to installing the operator using Helm
- Cluster Deployment: Deploy your first OpenSearch cluster with proper configuration
- Security: Configure TLS, authentication, and RBAC for secure deployments
- Scaling: Scale your cluster horizontally and vertically based on your workload
- Monitoring: Set up Prometheus and Grafana for observability
- Production Best Practices: Multi-zone deployments, resource management, and backup strategies
About the OpenSearch Kubernetes Operator
The OpenSearch Kubernetes Operator automates the deployment, provisioning, management, and orchestration of OpenSearch clusters and OpenSearch Dashboards on Kubernetes. Built for cloud-native environments, it simplifies complex operations including:
- Rolling updates and version upgrades
- Node pool management with different roles (master, data, coordinating)
- Hot-warm-cold architecture for cost optimization
- Automatic TLS certificate management
- Integration with Kubernetes-native tools and workflows
Next Steps
Ready to get started? Check out our comprehensive written guide:
OpenSearch Kubernetes Operator Quickstart - Deploy and manage OpenSearch clusters on Kubernetes with detailed configuration examples, production considerations, and troubleshooting tips.
