# \#upgrade

**URL:** https://forum.opensearch.org/tag/upgrade/15.md

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## [Security Analytics alerts missing after upgrading to OpenSearch 3.7.0 / Only shows single detector alerts](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/security-analytics-alerts-missing-after-upgrading-to-opensearch-3-7-0-only-shows-single-detector-alerts/28160)

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**Author:** [@Magelan](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/Magelan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 12:55pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/security-analytics-alerts-missing-after-upgrading-to-opensearch-3-7-0-only-shows-single-detector-alerts/28160 "2026-09-30T12:55:22Z")

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Versions (relevant - OpenSearch/Dashboard/Server OS/Browser): 3.7 Describe the issue: Hi everyone, I recently upgraded our environment to OpenSearch 3.7.0 and I am running into a critical issue with Security Analytics. …

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## [Incompatible index on upgrade to v3.0.0](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/incompatible-index-on-upgrade-to-v3-0-0/24373)

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**Author:** [@joelp](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/joelp)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 6:52am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/incompatible-index-on-upgrade-to-v3-0-0/24373 "2026-08-25T06:52:05Z")

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Versions (relevant - OpenSearch/Dashboard/Server OS/Browser): OpenSearch 3.0.0 Describe the issue: I’m trying to upgrade to version 3.0. But getting this error: org.opensearch.bootstrap.StartupException: java.lang.Il…

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## [Duplicate labels in TSVB since 3.5 upgrade](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/duplicate-labels-in-tsvb-since-3-5-upgrade/28205)

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**Author:** [@Cecile](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/Cecile)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/duplicate-labels-in-tsvb-since-3-5-upgrade/28205 "2026-07-21T18:03:27Z")

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Versions (relevant - OpenSearch/Dashboard/Server OS/Browser): Using AWS OpenSearch : Version Info : OpenSearch 2.19 Service software version : OpenSearch\_2\_19\_R20260626 (latest) Opensearch Dashboard : 3.5 Describe t…

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## [Index state management policy not working after upgrade to 3.6.0](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/index-state-management-policy-not-working-after-upgrade-to-3-6-0/28117)

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**Author:** [@rofr\_dd](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/rofr_dd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 7:51am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/index-state-management-policy-not-working-after-upgrade-to-3-6-0/28117 "2026-06-17T07:51:06Z")

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Versions (relevant - OpenSearch/Dashboard/Server OS/Browser): 3.6.0 (Upgraded from 1.3 → 2.19 → 3.6.0) Describe the issue: After last upgrade 2.19 → 3.6 we noted that our ISM policy is not working anymore. We are shif…

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## [Data Prepper: Alternative of OpenSearch Migration Assistant for Upgrade](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/data-prepper-alternative-of-opensearch-migration-assistant-for-upgrade/28120)

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**Author:** [@dpsmails](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/dpsmails)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 10:27am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/data-prepper-alternative-of-opensearch-migration-assistant-for-upgrade/28120 "2026-06-11T10:27:39Z")

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Dear All, Need your suggestion on a solution I am designing for a large OpenSearch store upgrade (Potentially many TBs), involving Data Prepper. Versions (relevant - OpenSearch/Dashboard/Server OS/Browser): Upgrade betw…

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## [OpenSearch 3.6.0 still flagged for Log4j vulnerability CVE-2026-34478](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-3-6-0-still-flagged-for-log4j-vulnerability-cve-2026-34478/28104)

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**Author:** [@mohit24](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/mohit24)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-3-6-0-still-flagged-for-log4j-vulnerability-cve-2026-34478/28104 "2026-06-02T19:49:58Z")

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We upgraded our OpenSearch cluster to version 3.6.0; however, our vulnerability scanning tool (Nessus) continues to report a Log4j vulnerability related to CVE-2026-34478. Vulnerability Details Vulnerability: CVE-202…

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## [\[writer\_uuid\] issue on Restore from Elasticsearch snapshot to OpenSearch](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/writer-uuid-issue-on-restore-from-elasticsearch-snapshot-to-opensearch/27934)

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**Author:** [@Lion](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/Lion)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 9:23am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/writer-uuid-issue-on-restore-from-elasticsearch-snapshot-to-opensearch/27934 "2026-05-26T09:23:44Z")

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Versions (relevant - OpenSearch/Dashboard/Server OS/Browser): Elasticsearch version: 7.17.12 OpenSearch version : 2.17.0 Describe the issue: Restore from Elasticsearch snapshot to OpenSearch face OpenSearchParseExcept…

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## [Compatibility of OpenSearch 2.x with Logstash 9.x and Filebeat 9.x](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/compatibility-of-opensearch-2-x-with-logstash-9-x-and-filebeat-9-x/24866)

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**Author:** [@private-email](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/private-email)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 9:39am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/compatibility-of-opensearch-2-x-with-logstash-9-x-and-filebeat-9-x/24866 "2026-05-20T09:39:38Z")

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The current Versions i use: OpenSearch 2.19.2 logstash-oss 8.17.2 Filebeat 8.18.3 Hi OpenSearch team, I’m currently considering using Logstash 9.x and Filebeat 9.x with OpenSearch 2.19.2 and in the future the transit…

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## [Migration Assistant without requiring AWS](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/migration-assistant-without-requiring-aws/28049)

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**Author:** [@farman](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/farman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/migration-assistant-without-requiring-aws/28049 "2026-05-11T18:51:51Z")

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Versions (relevant - OpenSearch/Dashboard/Server OS/Browser): Describe the issue: I have some queries regarding the Migration Assistant especially when using Migration Assistant without requiring the use of any AWS serv…

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## [Axios CVE-2026-40175: backport plan and version compatibility for 3.x users](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/axios-cve-2026-40175-backport-plan-and-version-compatibility-for-3-x-users/28017)

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**Author:** [@mintak](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/mintak)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/axios-cve-2026-40175-backport-plan-and-version-compatibility-for-3-x-users/28017 "2026-04-22T23:24:05Z")

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Versions (relevant - OpenSearch/Dashboard/Server OS/Browser): OpenSearch: 3.2.0 OpenSearch Dashboards: 3.2.0 (tarball installation) OS: Ubuntu 24.04 Browser: N/A (question is about server-side dependency) Describe the…

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## [Impossible upgrade Opensearch 2.19.3 to 3.5.0 - index version incompatible](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/impossible-upgrade-opensearch-2-19-3-to-3-5-0-index-version-incompatible/27955)

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**Author:** [@rofr\_dd](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/rofr_dd)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 6:39am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/impossible-upgrade-opensearch-2-19-3-to-3-5-0-index-version-incompatible/27955 "2026-04-21T06:39:17Z")

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Versions (relevant - OpenSearch/Dashboard/Server OS/Browser): Update Opensearch from 2.19.3 to 3.5.0 The environment was originally migrated from version 1.3.2 Description: java.lang.IllegalStateException: The index…

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## [Upgrading from 2.9.0 to 2.17.1](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/upgrading-from-2-9-0-to-2-17-1/27986)

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**Author:** [@stecino](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/stecino)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/upgrading-from-2-9-0-to-2-17-1/27986 "2026-04-16T11:37:59Z")

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Versions (relevant - OpenSearch 2.9 /Dashboard 2.9 /Server OS OLE 8): Trying to perform rolling upgrade to 2.17.1, my plan is to first to coordinator nodes, then data nodes and then master nodes. With coordinator nodes…

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## [Migrating OpenSearch Dashboards data (security, roles, templates) from 2.11.x to 3.3.x](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/migrating-opensearch-dashboards-data-security-roles-templates-from-2-11-x-to-3-3-x/27972)

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**Author:** [@DevOps1](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/DevOps1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/migrating-opensearch-dashboards-data-security-roles-templates-from-2-11-x-to-3-3-x/27972 "2026-04-07T10:12:23Z")

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Versions (relevant - OpenSearch/Dashboard/Server OS/Browser): Describe the issue: Migrating OpenSearch Dashboards data (security, roles, templates) from 2.11.x to 3.3.x I upgraded OpenSearch from 2.11.x to 3.5.x, runni…

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## [Migration Assistant without AWS Services](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/migration-assistant-without-aws-services/27952)

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**Author:** [@farman](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/farman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 6:32am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/migration-assistant-without-aws-services/27952 "2026-03-27T06:32:04Z")

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Versions (relevant - OpenSearch/Dashboard/Server OS/Browser): Describe the issue: Is it possible to use OpenSearch Migration Assistant to upgrade to a new version of OpenSearch without using AWS services. The Migration …

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## [How to migrate .opendistro\_security from OpenSearch 1.x to 2.x with HTTP TLS disabled?](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/how-to-migrate-opendistro-security-from-opensearch-1-x-to-2-x-with-http-tls-disabled/27839)

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**Author:** [@mrMigles](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/mrMigles)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/how-to-migrate-opendistro-security-from-opensearch-1-x-to-2-x-with-http-tls-disabled/27839 "2026-02-18T16:05:32Z")

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Hi, We are facing an issue while upgrading OpenSearch from 1.x to 2.x. Our cluster was originally created on OpenSearch 1.x and later upgraded to 2.x without problems. However, when preparing for further upgrades, we f…

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## [Best Practices for OpenSearch 3](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/best-practices-for-opensearch-3/27581)

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**Author:** [@vnovotny98](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/vnovotny98)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 7:38am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/best-practices-for-opensearch-3/27581 "2025-12-10T07:38:07Z")

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Hello everyone, We are currently using OpenSearch 2.19.3 running on RHEL 8 virtual machines, with Opensearch deployed inside Podman containers. We use own Opensearch builds with UBI base. Our data ingestion pipeline is …

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## [Seeking clarity on upgrade path from OpenSearch 2.x to 3.x](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/seeking-clarity-on-upgrade-path-from-opensearch-2-x-to-3-x/27467)

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**Author:** [@Chandana\_EP](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/Chandana_EP)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/seeking-clarity-on-upgrade-path-from-opensearch-2-x-to-3-x/27467 "2025-11-11T23:13:43Z")

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Versions: Opensearch 3.x Describe the issue: I understand rolling upgrades are only supported between adjacent major versions . Does this mean both 2.12, 2.14 and 2.17 require an intermediate stop at 2.19.x before jum…

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## [Upgrade Opensearch from 2.9.0 to 3.1.0](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/upgrade-opensearch-from-2-9-0-to-3-1-0/27365)

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**Author:** [@saikiran](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/saikiran)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/upgrade-opensearch-from-2-9-0-to-3-1-0/27365 "2025-11-10T23:34:31Z")

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I want to upgrade opensearch 2.9.0 to 3.1.0 version, Currently we are configured with fluent bit, kafka and jaeger between that.like versions are Fluent bit - Daemon set: fluent-bit-0.27.0 - Chart, App Version - 2.0.11 …

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## [OpenSearch v3 Curator Support](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-v3-curator-support/26777)

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**Author:** [@bakili](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/bakili)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-v3-curator-support/26777 "2025-10-29T07:58:40Z")

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Hello, we was using OpenSearch v2 with old version of curator and used storage based retention per index pattern (storage it consumes from node). Now we are willing to upgrade to OpenSearch v3 and we see we need to remov…

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## [Downgrade vs Rollback](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/downgrade-vs-rollback/27291)

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**Author:** [@smth](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/smth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 5:08am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/downgrade-vs-rollback/27291 "2025-10-15T05:08:40Z")

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Is it possible to rollback a partial upgrade of a cluster? For example, if only 1 node has been upgraded, and the cluster still reports the old version. When I attempt to do this, the rolled back node will not start and…

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## [Update issue from 3.0.0 to 3.1.0 on-prem installation Debian 12 OS - java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: org/bouncycastle/jcajce/provider/BouncyCastleFipsProvider](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/update-issue-from-3-0-0-to-3-1-0-on-prem-installation-debian-12-os-java-lang-noclassdeffounderror-org-bouncycastle-jcajce-provider-bouncycastlefipsprovider/25524)

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**Author:** [@Elon](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/Elon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 9:28am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/update-issue-from-3-0-0-to-3-1-0-on-prem-installation-debian-12-os-java-lang-noclassdeffounderror-org-bouncycastle-jcajce-provider-bouncycastlefipsprovider/25524 "2025-10-06T09:28:19Z")

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Versions (relevant - OpenSearch/Dashboard/Server OS/Browser): My current version is 3.0.0 - it works well. Just before the upgrade from 2.19.0 to 3.0.0, I had to update the following config files: sudo nano /etc/opens…

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## [Visualizations fail for Tenant Dashboards After Migration to .kibana\_2 in OpenSearch Dashboards 2.15](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/visualizations-fail-for-tenant-dashboards-after-migration-to-kibana-2-in-opensearch-dashboards-2-15/25905)

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**Author:** [@rahulkr](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/rahulkr)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/visualizations-fail-for-tenant-dashboards-after-migration-to-kibana-2-in-opensearch-dashboards-2-15/25905 "2025-09-24T19:14:14Z")

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Versions (relevant - OpenSearch/Dashboard/Server OS/Browser): OpenSearch-2.15.0 Describe the issue: We upgraded OpenSearch Dashboards from 2.3.0 to 2.15.0, which triggered saved object migration and created a new glob…

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## [OpenSearch 3.2.0 is not able to join Existing OpenSearch 2.18.0 cluster while doing rolling upgrade](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-3-2-0-is-not-able-to-join-existing-opensearch-2-18-0-cluster-while-doing-rolling-upgrade/27023)

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**Author:** [@Dhruv](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/Dhruv)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 9:29am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-3-2-0-is-not-able-to-join-existing-opensearch-2-18-0-cluster-while-doing-rolling-upgrade/27023 "2025-09-18T09:29:04Z")

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Versions (relevant - OpenSearch/Dashboard/Server OS/Browser): Rolling Upgrade from 2.18.0 to 3.2.0 Describe the issue: New nodes are not able to find the 2.18.0 (existing cluster and not joining it Configuration: Docke…

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## [Opensearch 1.3 to 2 upgrade performance estimates](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-1-3-to-2-upgrade-performance-estimates/26521)

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**Author:** [@soltiz](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/soltiz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-1-3-to-2-upgrade-performance-estimates/26521 "2025-09-02T23:21:05Z")

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Versions (relevant - OpenSearch/Dashboard/Server OS/Browser): Opensearch 1.3 to 2.x migration Describe the issue: I need to plan a customer data upgrade and would like some experience feedback about upgrade times for…

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## [Is there any other way to add whitelisting in opensearch 2.11.0](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/is-there-any-other-way-to-add-whitelisting-in-opensearch-2-11-0/18133)

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**Author:** [@surajrajegore](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/surajrajegore)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/is-there-any-other-way-to-add-whitelisting-in-opensearch-2-11-0/18133 "2025-07-30T05:06:16Z")

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Hi We are trying to migrate from elasticsearch 7.9.2 to opensearch 2.11.0 at the time of migration i’m facing follwing error { “error”: { “root\_cause”: \[ { “type”: “illegal\_argument\_exception”, “reason”: “Invalid r…

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## [OpenSearch 3.0 Upgrade Issue: System Indices with 7.x Created Version But 2.x Upgraded Version](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-3-0-upgrade-issue-system-indices-with-7-x-created-version-but-2-x-upgraded-version/25661)

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**Author:** [@mmf](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/mmf)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-3-0-upgrade-issue-system-indices-with-7-x-created-version-but-2-x-upgraded-version/25661 "2025-07-16T16:48:29Z")

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Versions (relevant - OpenSearch/Dashboard/Server OS/Browser): OpenSearch 2.19.2 OpenSearch 3.0.0 Describe the issue: During an upgrade from OpenSearch 2.19.2 to 3.0.0, we’re encountering compatibility errors with sys…

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## [Upgrade a production running cluster from 2.19.2 to 3.1?](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/upgrade-a-production-running-cluster-from-2-19-2-to-3-1/25533)

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**Author:** [@Yathus](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/Yathus)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/upgrade-a-production-running-cluster-from-2-19-2-to-3-1/25533 "2025-07-09T20:43:14Z")

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Hello I have a running cluster with 3 nodes, latest 2.19 version. is it possible to upgrade to version 3.1 without interrupting the service? I find that the documentation isn’t very clear for major upgrade. My cluste…

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## [OpenSearch Rolling Upgrade through helm chart / kubernetes](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-rolling-upgrade-through-helm-chart-kubernetes/24538)

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**Author:** [@bakili](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/bakili)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/opensearch-rolling-upgrade-through-helm-chart-kubernetes/24538 "2025-06-17T14:49:51Z")

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Hello dear people, I have read this page and clearly explains the proper way of upgrading a cluster online and there are to important steps: Disable/enable shard replication Wait for green status before proceeding with…

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## [Hi all! Can I create multiple all-in-one Opensearch nodes and put them into a cluster?](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/hi-all-can-i-create-multiple-all-in-one-opensearch-nodes-and-put-them-into-a-cluster/24748)

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**Author:** [@qpmuvbr](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/qpmuvbr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 9:59am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/hi-all-can-i-create-multiple-all-in-one-opensearch-nodes-and-put-them-into-a-cluster/24748 "2025-06-16T09:59:35Z")

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Versions (relevant - OpenSearch/Dashboard/Server OS/Browser): OpenSearch 3.0.0 Dashboard 3.0.0 Debian 12 stable Firefox ESR 128 Describe the issue: Can I create a cluster like this? I want to run cluster-manager, d…

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## [What is the end-of-life timeline for the OpenSearch REST High-Level Client?](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/what-is-the-end-of-life-timeline-for-the-opensearch-rest-high-level-client/24458)

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**Author:** [@psingh](https://forum.opensearch.org/u/psingh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.opensearch.org/t/what-is-the-end-of-life-timeline-for-the-opensearch-rest-high-level-client/24458 "2025-05-20T10:03:27Z")

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Versions (relevant - OpenSearch/Dashboard/Server OS/Browser): All Describe the issue: When will we cease to support the OpenSearch REST high-level client? According to the official documentation, it’s already deprecat…

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