OpenSearch/Wazuh Indexer Setup and Management Guide

This document provides instructions for setting up, configuring, and managing an OpenSearch cluster that serves as a Wazuh indexer. It covers installation, backup procedures, configuration paths, and basic health checks.

System Overview#

The setup consists of:

• OpenSearch 2.19.0 serving as a Wazuh indexer
• Single-node cluster configuration
• Security plugin enabled with admin authentication

Directory Structure#

The key directories and configuration files are: