In November 2024, we introduced Normal and Prolonged Help dates for legacy Elasticsearch variations (1.5 by means of 7.8) and OpenSearch variations (1.0 by means of 1.2, and a pair of.3 by means of 2.9) operating on Amazon OpenSearch Service. At the moment, Prolonged Help for these variations was set to finish on November 7, 2026 (besides Elasticsearch 5.6, for which Prolonged Help ends on November 7, 2028), after which domains would now not obtain safety fixes or working system patches.
Since that announcement, many purchasers have upgraded to newer variations. Nevertheless, some clients want extra time to plan and full their migrations. To supply this flexibility, we’re persevering with safety and working system patch protection for these variations for an extra 12 months, by means of November 7, 2027, at an up to date help fee.
At this time, we’re saying two updates: Prolonged Help extension for current variations and Finish of Normal Help and Prolonged Help for added variations.
Prolonged Help extension for current variations
We’re persevering with safety and working system patch protection for Elasticsearch variations 1.5 by means of 7.8, OpenSearch variations 1.0 by means of 1.2, and OpenSearch variations 2.3 by means of 2.9 for an extra 12 months. Protection will now proceed by means of November 7, 2027, giving clients extra time to plan and execute their migrations to the newest OpenSearch variations.
From November 7, 2026, the Prolonged Help surcharge for these variations will successfully double your occasion pricing for the extension interval. Storage prices are usually not affected. Elasticsearch 5.6, for which present Prolonged Help charges finish on November 7, 2028, will proceed at the usual Prolonged Help price of $0.0065 per Normalized Occasion Hour (NIH). Throughout this era, these variations will proceed to obtain important safety patches and working system updates.
See the next desk for the up to date Prolonged Help finish dates.
| Software program model | Finish of Normal Help | Unique Finish of Prolonged Help date | Up to date Finish of Prolonged Help date |
| Elasticsearch variations 1.5 and a pair of.3 | November 7, 2025 | November 7, 2026 | November 7, 2027 |
| Elasticsearch variations 5.1 to five.5 | November 7, 2025 | November 7, 2026 | November 7, 2027 |
| Elasticsearch model 5.6 | November 7, 2025 | November 7, 2028 | No change |
| Elasticsearch variations 6.0 to six.7 | November 7, 2025 | November 7, 2026 | November 7, 2027 |
| Elasticsearch variations 7.1 to 7.8 | November 7, 2025 | November 7, 2026 | November 7, 2027 |
| OpenSearch variations 1.0 to 1.2 | November 7, 2025 | November 7, 2026 | November 7, 2027 |
| OpenSearch variations 2.3 to 2.9 | November 7, 2025 | November 7, 2026 | November 7, 2027 |
We suggest that you simply improve to the newest obtainable OpenSearch model.
Finish of Normal Help and Prolonged Help for added variations
At this time we’re saying finish of Normal and Prolonged Help dates for Elasticsearch variations 6.8, 7.9, and seven.10, OpenSearch model 1.3, and OpenSearch variations 2.11 to 2.19. For future updates on variations in Normal Help and Prolonged Help, comply with supported variations.
For OpenSearch variations operating on Amazon OpenSearch Service, we offer no less than 12 months of Normal Help after the end-of-support date for the corresponding upstream open supply OpenSearch model. Alternatively, we offer 12 months of Normal Help after the discharge of the subsequent minor model on Amazon OpenSearch Service, whichever is longer. This aligns with the open supply OpenSearch upkeep coverage.
We categorize these variations into two teams:
- The final variations of every main model household (ES 6.8, ES 7.10, OS 1.3, OS 2.19) will obtain 3 years of Prolonged Help at the usual Prolonged Help cost of $0.0065 per NIH.
- All different minor variations with clear improve paths throughout the similar main household (ES 7.9, OS 2.11, OS 2.13, OS 2.15, OS 2.17) will obtain 1 12 months of Prolonged Help on the similar commonplace fee of $0.0065 per NIH.
After Prolonged Help ends for a model, domains operating that model won’t obtain bug fixes or safety updates. The next desk exhibits the tip of Normal Help and Prolonged Help dates for Elasticsearch and OpenSearch variations.
Elasticsearch variations
| Software program model | Finish of Normal Help | Finish of Prolonged Help |
| Elasticsearch model 6.8 | November 7, 2027 | November 7, 2030 |
| Elasticsearch model 7.9 | November 7, 2027 | November 7, 2028 |
| Elasticsearch model 7.10 | November 7, 2027 | November 7, 2030 |
OpenSearch variations
| Software program model | Finish of Normal Help | Finish of Prolonged Help |
| OpenSearch model 1.3 | November 7, 2027 | November 7, 2030 |
| OpenSearch model 2.11 | November 7, 2027 | November 7, 2028 |
| OpenSearch model 2.13 | November 7, 2027 | November 7, 2028 |
| OpenSearch model 2.15 | November 7, 2027 | November 7, 2028 |
| OpenSearch model 2.17 | November 7, 2027 | November 7, 2028 |
| OpenSearch model 2.19 | November 7, 2027 | November 7, 2030 |
| OpenSearch model 3.1 and above | Not introduced | Not introduced |
Upgrading OpenSearch Service domains: We suggest that you simply improve your domains to the newest obtainable OpenSearch model to derive most worth out of Amazon OpenSearch Service. Minor model upgrades on OpenSearch don’t include breaking modifications. These model upgrades are usually non-disruptive. We suggest shifting to the newest minor model. See Upgrading OpenSearch Service domains for detailed directions. You can even use the Migration Assistant for Amazon OpenSearch Service for upgrading to newer variations.
New area creation: New area creation can be blocked after Prolonged Help ends for every model.
Calculating Prolonged Help fees
Amazon OpenSearch Service domains operating variations below Prolonged Help can be charged a flat extra charge per NIH. NIH is computed as an element of the occasion measurement (for instance, medium or massive), and the variety of occasion hours.
Relying on which model you might be on, the Prolonged Help fees are as follows:
- Variations which were on Prolonged Help (ES 1.5–7.8 (apart from ES 5.6), OS 1.0–1.2, OS 2.3–2.9) from November 7, 2026: Prolonged Help price can be equal to your occasion worth. This can be along with the usual occasion pricing, successfully doubling the occasion price. Storage prices are usually not affected. Instance (for variations which were on Prolonged Help from November 7, 2026): In case you are operating an m7g.medium.search occasion priced at $0.068/hr (on-demand) in US East (N. Virginia) for twenty-four hours, your commonplace occasion price is $1.632/day ($0.068×24). The Prolonged Help surcharge for the extension interval can be equal to your occasion price ($1.632/day), doubling your occasion pricing to ~$3.264/day. Storage prices stay unchanged.
- New variations coming below Prolonged Help (ES 6.8, 7.9, 7.10, OS 1.3, OS 2.11–2.19): $0.0065 per NIH (commonplace Prolonged Help fee). See the pricing web page for precise pricing by Area. Instance (new variations — commonplace fee): In case you are operating an m7g.medium.search occasion for twenty-four hours within the US East (N. Virginia) Area, priced at $0.068 per occasion hour (on-demand), you’ll usually pay $1.632 ($0.068×24). In case you are operating a model that’s in Prolonged Help, you’ll pay an extra $0.0065 per NIH. That is computed as $0.0065 × 24 (occasion hours) × 2 (normalization issue for medium) = $0.312 for Prolonged Help for twenty-four hours. The entire quantity you’ll pay for twenty-four hours is $1.944 ($1.632 + $0.312, excluding storage price).
The next desk exhibits the normalization issue for numerous occasion sizes in OpenSearch Service.
| Occasion measurement | Normalization Issue |
| nano | 0.25 |
| micro | 0.5 |
| small | 1 |
| medium | 2 |
| massive | 4 |
| xlarge | 8 |
| 2xlarge | 16 |
| 4xlarge | 32 |
| 8xlarge | 64 |
| 9xlarge | 72 |
| 10xlarge | 80 |
| 12xlarge | 96 |
| 16xlarge | 128 |
| 18xlarge | 144 |
| 24xlarge | 192 |
| 32xlarge | 256 |
Abstract
The newest OpenSearch variations embrace new options, efficiency and resiliency enhancements, and safety enhancements. With in the present day’s announcement, we’re:
- Persevering with safety and working system patch protection for current variations by means of November 7, 2027, giving clients extra time to finish their upgrades at a brand new Prolonged Help fee.
- Saying Normal and Prolonged Help timelines for the subsequent set of variations (ES 6.8, 7.9, 7.10, OS 1.3, 2.11–2.19) with predictable price visibility.
We suggest that you simply improve to the newest OpenSearch variations to get probably the most profit out of OpenSearch Service. For any questions on Normal and Prolonged Help choices, see the FAQs. For additional questions, contact AWS Help.
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