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

  1. Install Elasticsearch for data storage
  2. Configure Logstash to process your logs
  3. Use Kibana to create dashboards and visualize data

Resources

For more details, explore our ELK Stack documentation or try the ELK Stack tutorial series.

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