Amazon OpenSearch Service expands Cluster Insights with Unused Index detection

AI Impact Summary

Amazon OpenSearch Service is introducing Cluster Insights, expanding its proactive health monitoring capabilities to include a new Unused Index insight. This insight identifies indices with no activity over 30 days and recommends cost optimization strategies like migrating to colder storage tiers. The expanded version coverage across OpenSearch 1.0+ and Elasticsearch 6.8+ provides enhanced risk detection and remediation, while integration with Console, Notifications, UI, and EventBridge offers immediate visibility and actionable recommendations.