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Learning ELK Stack
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Learning ELK Stack

by Saurabh Chhajed
November 2015
Beginner to intermediate
206 pages
3h 45m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Dive into the ELK stack-Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana-with this comprehensive guide. Designed to help you set up, configure, and utilize the stack to its fullest, this book provides you with the skills to manage data with precision, enrich logs, and create meaningful analytics. Develop an entire data pipeline and cultivate powerful visual insights from your data.

What this Book will help me do

  • Install and configure Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana to establish a robust ELK stack setup.
  • Understand the role of each component in the stack and master the basics of log analysis.
  • Create custom Logstash plugins to handle non-standard data processing requirements.
  • Develop interactive and insightful data visualizations and dashboards using Kibana.
  • Implement a complete data pipeline and gain expertise in data indexing, searching, and reporting.

Author(s)

None Chhajed brings depth of technical understanding and practical experience to the exploration of the ELK Stack. With a strong background in open-source technologies and data analytics, Chhajed has worked extensively with ELK stack implementations in real-world scenarios. Through this guide, the author offers clarity, detailed examples, and actionable insights for professionals seeking to improve their data systems.

Who is it for?

This book is targeted towards software developers, data analysts, and DevOps engineers seeking to harness the potential of the ELK stack for data analysis and logging. It is most suitable for intermediate-level professionals with basic knowledge of Unix or programming. If your aim is to gain insights and build metrics from diverse data formats utilizing open-source technologies, this book is crafted for you.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781785887154