Running Logstash
To run Logstash with this configuration, save it to a file (e.g., logstash.conf) and execute the following command:
bin/logstash -f logstash.conf
Logstash will start processing the Apache log file, applying the filters, and sending the data to Elasticsearch.
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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