SearchStax Managed Solr is a cloud-based, fully-managed Solr-as-a-Service solution that automates the setup, scaling, monitoring, and maintenance of Apache Solr search infrastructure. It provides a web interface and APIs for deploying and managing Solr clusters across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with built-in high availability, disaster recovery, and security features. The service is designed to reduce operational overhead, minimize downtime, and accelerate time-to-market for search-based applications by offloading the complexity of Solr management to the platform.

Key Features

Cloud Automation & Management Automate and orchestrate Solr deployment and operations.

• Rapid provisioning and scaling of nodes and clusters
• Web interface and APIs for management tasks
• Automated configuration and deployment

High Availability & Disaster Recovery Ensure reliability and business continuity.

• SLA-backed disaster recovery (Cold, Warm, Hot options)
• On-demand and scheduled backups
• No-downtime scaling and upgrades

Monitoring & Alerting Proactive health and performance management.

• Customizable metrics and threshold-based alerts
• Centralized dashboard for real-time monitoring

Security & Compliance Robust protection for search infrastructure and data.

• Encryption at rest and in transit
• SSL/TLS, firewall rules, IP whitelisting
• Two-factor authentication and role-based access
• SOC2 and GDPR compliance

Integration & API Access Flexible integration with development workflows.

• Developer APIs to manage Solr deployments
• Sitecore Solr plugin for fast integration
• Standard Solr API compatibility

Support & Expertise Comprehensive support and guidance.

• 24x7x365 SLA-backed support
• On-demand Solr expertise and consulting

Benefits

Reduced Operational Overhead Minimize time and resources spent on Solr management.

• 90% less setup time compared to DIY
• Automated routine tasks and maintenance

Accelerated Time-to-Market Faster deployment and scaling of search applications.

• Go from single node to multi-node clusters in minutes
• 16x faster scaling than manual approaches

Improved Reliability & Uptime Enterprise-grade stability and performance.

• 95% of customers report zero downtime annually
• Automated failover and recovery mechanisms

Enhanced Security & Compliance Protect sensitive data and meet regulatory requirements.

• Built-in encryption and access controls
• Regular vulnerability scans and security updates