Logstash
Collect, parse, transform.
Overview
Logstash is a free and open server-side data processing pipeline that ingests data from a multitude of sources, transforms it, and then sends it to your favorite "stash." (Ours is Elasticsearch, naturally.) It is a core component of the Elastic Stack and is used for collecting, parsing, and enriching data before it is indexed in Elasticsearch.
✨ Key Features
- Data ingestion from various sources
- Data parsing and transformation
- Data enrichment
- Extensible with plugins
- Resilient and scalable
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Powerful data processing and transformation capabilities
- Large ecosystem of plugins
- Tight integration with the Elastic Stack
Unique Value: Provides a flexible and powerful way to collect, parse, and enrich data from a variety of sources.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Collecting logs from multiple servers and sending them to Elasticsearch
- Parsing and structuring log data before indexing
- Enriching data with additional information, such as geo-location
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple data collection (Beats might be a better choice)
- Data visualization (use Kibana instead)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more advanced data processing and transformation capabilities compared to lightweight data shippers.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Included with the free Basic tier of the Elastic Stack
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