Process data with Logstash, which is a key part of the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) and Elastic Stack.
InstructorBo Andersen
Instruction covers specific technical tasks including Grok pattern parsing for requests and stack traces, as well as implementing conditional statements within pipelines.
The instructor provides detailed development setup and configuration guidance that is described as a deep learning experience.
Learners using current 8.x versions of Logstash and Filebeat report needing to manually adjust grok expressions and troubleshoot connection issues.
The curriculum does not account for modern security requirements, such as mandatory HTTPS/SSL configurations, which can stall progress during setup.
The curriculum is designed for specific technical roles but faces friction due to versioning issues.