Chapter 5. Using Beats
In the previous chapters, we explored the former ELK Stack components, along with the basics of each component and how they function together. Now, as the Stack expands and grows rapidly, let's familiarize ourselves with the newest component in the Elastic Stack.
In this chapter, we will understand the basic foundation of Beats and cover various other sections focusing entirely on Beats. We will cover from the basics to the advanced level, showcasing the ability of different types of Beats and how Beats fits into the Elastic Stack.
In this chapter, we will cover the following sections:
- Introduction to Beats
- How Beats differs from Logstash
- How Beats fits into Elastic Stack
- An overview of the different types of Beats
- Exploring Elastic ...
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