### Module 1: Introduction to OpenSearch
#### Lesson 1: Overview of OpenSearch and Its Ecosystem
**Objective**: Introduce OpenSearch and its ecosystem, outlining its origins, development, and current standing in the search and analytics landscape.
**Topics**:
- **History and Evolution**: Brief history of OpenSearch, its fork from Elasticsearch 7.10, and the role of AWS in its development.
- **Core Components**: Introduction to OpenSearch and OpenSearch Dashboards, highlighting their purposes and capabilities.
- **Ecosystem and Tools**: Overview of the broader OpenSearch ecosystem, including plugins, integrations, and community contributions.
- **Use Cases**: Discussion on common use cases for OpenSearch, such as log analytics, full-text search, and real-time analytics applications.
#### Lesson 2: Differences Between OpenSearch and Other NoSQL Databases
**Objective**: Provide an understanding of how OpenSearch fits within the NoSQL landscape and how it differs from other NoSQL databases.
**Topics**:
- **Database Types**: Quick recap of different NoSQL database types (key-value, document, wide-column, graph) and their typical use cases.
- **Comparison Criteria**: Comparison of OpenSearch against other NoSQL databases based on criteria like data model, query capabilities, scalability, performance, and use case applicability.
- **When to Use OpenSearch**: Guidelines on choosing OpenSearch over other NoSQL options, focusing on its strengths in search and analytics scenarios.
#### Lesson 3: Key Concepts and Terminologies
**Objective**: Provide a comprehensive overview of core OpenSearch concepts and terminologies, emphasizing their role and interaction within an OpenSearch cluster.
**Topics**:
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