Beginning Elastic Stack

Beginning Logstash teaches you how to install, configure and implement Logstash - the invaluable tool for anyone deploying a log management solution. Logstash manages all your server logs at a centralized location. Supported by Puppet, and available with various plugins, it's the best option for your server log management. § This book teaches you how to use and configure Logstash for use with Elasticsearch and Kibana. Each chapter includes real world examples and practical troubleshooting, enabling you to get up and running with Logstash in record time. Fully customizable and easy to use, Logstash enables you to be on top of your servers all the time, and resolve problems for your clients as fast as possible. § What You Will Learn: §§How to install and configure Logstash§§How to use Logstash with Elasticsearch and Kibana§§How to use plugins and create your own§ §How to use Logstash with Puppet§§How to centralize data processing§ Who This Book Is For: § Beginning Logstash is for anyone working on multiple servers who needs to search their logs using a web interface. It is ideal for server administrators who have just started their job and need to look after multiple servers efficiently.§