Perform Basic Search Functions in Kibana 7 with Kibana Query Language (KQL) from Pluralsight

Analyzing, visualizing, and troubleshooting system and application logs are mandatory in a distributed application. This course will teach you how to write simple and effective queries using KQL and analyze logs for security vulnerabilities.

Companies need to pay the same attention to availability, stability, and security in the microservices era as they do to business functionality. In this course, Perform Basic Search Functions in Kibana with Kibana Query Language, you’ll learn to write simple and efficient queries to search and filter your logs. First, you’ll explore the core Kibana components and understand the Discover application. Next, you’ll discover various query types that are supported by KQL. Then, you will learn how to use these queries to search, filter, and group the logs and narrow them down to the issue that we are trying to resolve. Finally, you’ll learn how to use Kibana tools to inspect, profile, debug, and optimize your queries. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of writing simple queries using KQL needed to analyze and troubleshoot your system and application logs.

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Identifying Core Kibana Components

Searching Logs Using KQL

Filtering and Grouping Logs Using KQL

Using KQL Advanced Features in Querying Log Data

Writing Efficient Queries for Better Log Analysis

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Covers analyzing, visualizing, and troubleshooting system and application logs, which is a common requirement for system administrators and engineers

Suitable for beginners with little or no prior experience with Kibana and KQL

Teaches how to use KQL to search and filter logs, which is useful for identifying and resolving issues

Prepares learners for addressing security vulnerabilities based on log analysis

Emphasizes optimizing queries for better log analysis, which is important for efficiency and scalability

May require learners to have some familiarity with log management and querying concepts

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Learners who complete Perform Basic Search Functions in Kibana 7 with Kibana Query Language (KQL) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Security Analyst

Security Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's computer networks and systems from cyberattacks. They use their knowledge of computer security to identify and mitigate threats, and to develop and implement security measures that keep data and systems safe. This course can help Security Analysts to improve their skills in identifying and investigating security threats, and to writing more efficient and effective queries to search and filter logs for security vulnerabilities.

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Log Analyst

Log Analysts are responsible for monitoring and analyzing logs to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies. They use this information to help organizations improve their security, performance, and efficiency. This course can help Log Analysts to improve their skills in writing queries to search and filter logs, and to identify and troubleshoot system and application issues.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts use their skills in mathematics, statistics, and computer science to collect, clean, and analyze data to identify trends and patterns. They use this information to help businesses make better decisions. This course can help Data Analysts to improve their skills in writing queries to search and filter logs, and to identify and troubleshoot system and application issues.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining databases. They use their knowledge of database software and hardware to keep databases running smoothly and securely. This course can help Database Administrators to improve their skills in writing queries to search and filter logs, and to identify and troubleshoot system and application issues.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining computer networks. They use their knowledge of networking hardware and software to keep networks running smoothly and securely. This course can help Network Administrators to improve their skills in writing queries to search and filter logs, and to identify and troubleshoot system and application issues.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers are responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. They use their knowledge of both software development and system administration to build and maintain software systems. This course can help DevOps Engineers to improve their skills in writing queries to search and filter logs, and to identify and troubleshoot system and application issues.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based systems. They use their knowledge of cloud computing technologies to build and manage scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based applications and services. This course can help Cloud Engineers to improve their skills in writing queries to search and filter logs, and to identify and troubleshoot system and application issues.

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System Administrator

System Administrators are responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting computer systems and networks. They use their knowledge of computer hardware and software to keep systems running smoothly and securely. This course can help System Administrators to improve their skills in writing queries to search and filter logs, and to identify and troubleshoot system and application issues.

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IT Architect

IT Architects are responsible for designing and implementing IT solutions that meet the needs of an organization. They use their knowledge of IT infrastructure and architecture principles to build and maintain an IT environment that is scalable, reliable, and secure. This course can help IT Architects to improve their skills in writing queries to search and filter logs, and to identify and troubleshoot system and application issues.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. They use their knowledge of programming languages and software engineering principles to build and maintain software that meets the needs of users. This course can help Software Engineers to improve their skills in writing queries to search and filter logs, and to identify and troubleshoot system and application issues.

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IT Manager

IT Managers are responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and operation of an organization's IT systems. They use their knowledge of IT infrastructure and management principles to build and maintain an IT environment that meets the needs of the organization. This course can help IT Managers to improve their skills in writing queries to search and filter logs, and to identify and troubleshoot system and application issues.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's information assets from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. They use their knowledge of information security principles and technologies to build and maintain a secure information environment. This course can help Information Security Analysts to improve their skills in writing queries to search and filter logs, and to identify and investigate security threats.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's computer networks and systems from cyberattacks. They use their knowledge of cybersecurity principles and technologies to build and maintain a secure cyber environment. This course can help Cybersecurity Analysts to improve their skills in writing queries to search and filter logs, and to identify and investigate security threats.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use their skills in mathematics, statistics, and computer science to extract insights from data. They use this information to help businesses make better decisions. This course can help Data Scientists to improve their skills in writing queries to search and filter logs, and to identify and troubleshoot system and application issues.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts use their skills in business analysis to help organizations improve their business processes. They use their knowledge of business principles and technologies to identify and analyze business problems, and to develop and implement solutions that improve business outcomes. This course can help Business Analysts to improve their skills in writing queries to search and filter logs, and to identify and troubleshoot system and application issues.

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