Input Plugins
Input plugins define where Logstash will get the data. Here’s an example of a basic input configuration:
input {
file {
path => "/var/log/system.log"
start_position => "beginning"
}
}
In this example, Logstash is configured to read from a log file located at /var/log/system.log, starting from the beginning of the file.
Introduction to Logstash for Data Ingestion
Logstash is a powerful data processing pipeline tool in the Elastic Stack (ELK Stack), which also includes Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Beats. Logstash collects, processes, and sends data to various destinations, making it an essential component for data ingestion.
This article provides a comprehensive introduction to Logstash, explaining its features, and how it works, and offering practical examples to help you get started.
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