How to Configure the Logstash Date filter
Even though Logstash is great for parsing events as they happen, you can also use it to process historical data. Normally logstash will timestamp an event with the time when the event was initially processed. This isn’t ideal when you’re trying to analyze...Securing Elasticsearch using Nginx as a Proxy
Elasticsearch doesn’t come with any type of security out of the box. It’s so open and accessible, anyone can destroy all of your data with a single call. Yes, there is protection against the DELETE call, but it is possible. Recently Elastic released the...How to Configure the HTTP Logstash output
This short guide will look at the HTTP output for Logstash. HTTP is ubiquitous on the Internet. So much so that most people don’t even know they use it every day. Most API’s out there use HTTP. Logstash provides both an HTTP input and output, enabling you...How to Configure the TCP Logstash input
This short guide will look at the TCP input for Logstash. TCP is a stream protocol with which data can be sent over a network. It forms part of the TCP/IP protocol suite that forms the core of network communication on the internet. This input will allow you to set...The Logstash Config Guide
Pain Free Logstash Configuration
