Amazon OpenSearch Serverless now supports automated time-based data deletion, allowing users to configure data retention policies to efficiently manage the lifecycle of indexed time-series data and reduce storage costs without manual intervention.

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<p>This article discusses the new automated time-based data deletion feature in Amazon OpenSearch Serverless, which allows configuring retention policies for time-series data collections and indexes.</p>
<p>Specifically, the article covers:</p>
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<li>Solution overview and use case for data retention</li>
<li>Steps to create a data lifecycle policy via AWS Management Console</li>
<li>How to view and update an existing data lifecycle policy</li>
<li>How to delete a data lifecycle policy</li>
<li>Details on data lifecycle policy rules and retention period formats</li>
<li>Benefits of automated data deletion like reduced operational overhead and cost savings</li>
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Amazon OpenSearch Serverless now supports automated time-based data deletion

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