Filebeat’s multiline feature lets you aggregate multi‑line logs into single events, cutting noise and storage costs. Follow this practical guide to configure, test, and validate the feature safely.
Enable the Filebeat Nginx module to automatically parse and ship Nginx access logs to Elasticsearch using the built‑in nginx-access-log ingest pipeline.
Beats already flush and persist state on SIGTERM via close(); the real design work is grace periods, the disk queue, and knowing exactly what SIGKILL costs you.
Stop managing static log paths in Kubernetes. Learn how to use Filebeat Autodiscover and pod hints to dynamically collect and format logs based on application needs.
A concise architecture note for Filebeat Autodiscover with Docker: requirements, minimal design, trust boundaries, operational checks, failure modes, and triggers for redesign.
Compare Filebeat’s built‑in multiline codec, the new filestream input, processor‑based parsing, and sidecar shippers to pick the right approach for Java stack traces and container workloads.
Filebeat’s autodiscover feature lets a single config file dynamically create log inputs based on container metadata. Learn how to set it up for Docker, test it, and understand the trade‑offs in this practical guide.
When Filebeat stops capturing new log data after a file rotation, pinpoint the cause quickly with this diagnostic guide. Follow the ordered checks, apply fixes, and know when to elevate the issue.