What is ELK Stack?
ELK Stack is a powerful open-source toolset for log management and analysis, consisting of three core components:
- Elasticsearch: A search engine that stores and indexes data.
- Logstash: A data processing pipeline that collects, parses, and transforms logs.
- Kibana: A visualization tool for exploring and analyzing data stored in Elasticsearch.
Key Features
- 📊 Real-time data analysis and visualization
- 🔍 Scalable search and indexing capabilities
- 📁 Centralized log management solution
- 🌐 Language agnostic (supports JSON, CSV, etc.)
Getting Started
- Install Elasticsearch for data storage
- Configure Logstash to process your logs
- Use Kibana to create dashboards and visualize data
Resources
For more details, explore our ELK Stack documentation or try the ELK Stack tutorial series.