Installing the Elastic Stack from Pluralsight

The Elastic Stack is one of the one most robust ways to create a centralized logging, monitoring, and alerting framework utilizing open-source technology. This course will show you how to get started.

Creating a centralized solution for enterprise-wide monitoring, logging and alerting can be a daunting task. In this course, Installing the Elastic Stack, you'll learn how to leverage tools like Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Beats to do create a robust logging and monitoring solution. First, you'll look at installing all of the necessary components such as Elasticsearch, Kibana and Logstash. Then, once storage and visualization capabilities are in place, you'll deploy beats to gather and normalize log data from servers and applications. Finally, you'll learn how to use Kibana to visualize data and explore next steps for getting your Elastic Stack production ready! When you've completed this course, you'll have the skills to setup a completely open-source alerting, monitoring, and logging solution from scratch.

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Course Overview

Installing Elastic

Installing Logstash

Creating Visualizations with Kibana

Collecting Logs from Windows Servers with Winlogbeat

Collecting Logs from Linux Servers with Filebeat

Collecting Network Traffic with Packetbeat

Getting Elastic Stack Production Ready

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Engages open-source programs to explore a variety of industry-standard tools and methods

Taught by Josh Stroschein, an acknowledged expert in the course topic

Examines open-source technology, which is highly relevant to various industries

Provides a strong foundation for beginners, building skills from scratch

Offers a multi-modal format, including videos, readings, and discussions

Requires no prior experience in the topic

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Review basic Linux commands

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Reviewing Linux commands will help prepare you for setting up and managing the Elastic Stack.

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Consult the Linux command cheat sheet
Practice using the commands in a terminal window

Set up a test environment

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Setting up a test environment will allow you to experiment with the Elastic Stack without affecting your production systems.

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Install a virtualization software
Create a new virtual machine
Install the Elastic Stack on the virtual machine

Analyze sample log files

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Analyzing sample log files will help you understand the format and structure of log data.

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Download sample log files from the Elastic website
Use a text editor or a log analyzer to examine the log files
Identify the different fields and sections in the log files

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Follow online tutorials on Elastic Stack

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Following online tutorials will provide you with step-by-step guidance on installing and using the Elastic Stack.

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Search for online tutorials on Elastic Stack
Choose a tutorial that matches your skill level and interests
Follow the instructions in the tutorial carefully

Join an online community or forum

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Joining an online community or forum will allow you to connect with other Elastic Stack users and get help with your questions.

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Search for online communities or forums dedicated to Elastic Stack
Create an account and join the community
Participate in discussions and ask questions

Participate in an Elastic Stack hackathon

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Participating in an Elastic Stack hackathon will challenge you to use your skills to solve real-world problems.

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Find an Elastic Stack hackathon that you are interested in
Register for the hackathon and form a team
Develop a solution to the hackathon challenge

Create a presentation on your Elastic Stack project

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Creating a presentation on your Elastic Stack project will help you consolidate your knowledge and communicate your findings.

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Gather the materials for your presentation
Develop the outline of your presentation
Create the slides for your presentation

Career center

Learners who complete Installing the Elastic Stack will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Data Engineer

Data engineers design and build data management systems that collect, process, and store data for organizations. This course can be highly beneficial for aspiring data engineers, as it provides practical experience with setting up and configuring a robust data stack using the Elastic Stack. By learning how to implement Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Logstash, individuals can develop the technical skills needed to build and maintain scalable data pipelines.

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Site Reliability Engineer

Site reliability engineers ensure the reliability and performance of software systems and applications. This course can be valuable for individuals pursuing a career in site reliability engineering, as it covers key aspects of monitoring and logging, which are crucial for maintaining system uptime and stability. By understanding how to collect, analyze, and visualize logs using tools like Elasticsearch and Kibana, aspiring site reliability engineers can gain the skills to proactively identify and resolve issues, ensuring the smooth operation of software systems.

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Data Analyst

Data analysts leverage computational and scientific techniques to gather, clean, and analyze data to identify patterns and trends that can help organizations make informed decisions. This course can help build a foundation for a career in data analytics, as it introduces key concepts such as data ingestion, storage, and visualization, using popular open-source tools like Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Beats. By mastering the skills taught in this course, aspiring data analysts can gain the technical foundation to extract insights from large datasets effectively.

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Security Analyst

Security analysts protect organizations from cyber threats by monitoring and analyzing security data. This course can be highly relevant for those seeking a career in security analysis, as it provides practical experience with tools like Elasticsearch and Kibana, which are widely used for security monitoring and incident response. By learning how to collect, analyze, and visualize security-related logs, aspiring security analysts can develop the skills needed to detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats effectively.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps engineers bridge the gap between development and operations teams to improve the efficiency and reliability of software development and delivery. This course can provide a solid foundation for aspiring DevOps engineers, as it introduces concepts and tools for logging, monitoring, and alerting, which are essential for maintaining a continuous delivery pipeline. By gaining hands-on experience with the Elastic Stack, individuals can equip themselves with the technical skills to monitor and troubleshoot software systems effectively, enabling them to contribute to a seamless DevOps process.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud engineers design, build, and manage cloud computing systems and applications. This course can be useful for aspiring cloud engineers, as it provides hands-on experience with setting up and configuring the Elastic Stack on cloud platforms. By understanding how to implement Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Logstash in the cloud, individuals can develop the technical skills needed to build and maintain scalable and reliable cloud-based data pipelines.

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Software Developer

Software developers design, code, and maintain software applications. This course may be helpful for software developers who wish to enhance their skills in logging, monitoring, and troubleshooting. By learning how to integrate the Elastic Stack into their development process, software developers can improve the reliability and maintainability of their applications, ensuring they meet performance and quality standards.

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Data Scientist

Data scientists use scientific methods and algorithms to extract insights from data. This course may be useful for data scientists who wish to expand their knowledge of data engineering and infrastructure. By gaining experience with the Elastic Stack, data scientists can learn how to efficiently collect, process, and store large volumes of data, enabling them to build more robust and scalable data science solutions.

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IT Manager

IT managers oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of an organization's IT infrastructure. This course can provide valuable insights for aspiring IT managers, as it covers essential concepts and tools for logging, monitoring, and alerting. By understanding how to implement the Elastic Stack to centralize logging and monitoring systems, IT managers can gain the knowledge needed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their IT operations.

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Database Administrator

Database administrators manage and maintain database systems. This course may be helpful for database administrators who wish to enhance their skills in database monitoring and performance tuning. By learning how to use Elasticsearch and Kibana to monitor and analyze database logs, database administrators can gain the insights needed to optimize database performance and ensure data integrity.

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