--- title: OpenSearch Cluster Topologies for Cost Saving Autoscaling description: Amitai Stern delves into cost-saving autoscaling topologies for OpenSearch, discussing the inherent challenges of scaling unstructured data systems. He... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/opensearch-cluster-topologies-for-cost-saving-autoscaling-bszwy6gsr twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: OpenSearch Cluster Topologies for Cost Saving Autoscaling | daily.dev og:description: Amitai Stern delves into cost-saving autoscaling topologies for OpenSearch, discussing the inherent challenges of scaling unstructured data systems. 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Key concepts include understanding the pressures on OpenSearch clusters and implementing strategies like vertical and horizontal scaling. Future improvements in OpenSearch, including read/write separation and streaming ingestion, are also highlighted. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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