Logstash Module

Elastic Stack Logstash
#1

Hi Guys, I use the Cloud-Based Elastic/Kibana. I would like to know if there is a difference between Logstash module in Filebeats and Logstash installed directly on server,

#2

Hi,

Yes, there is a huge difference: The FileBeat Logstash module is just for parsing the Logstash logs. It will NOT run any logstash pipelines.

Best regards
Wolfram

#3

Thanks Wolfram,

In this project:

https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-analyze-managed-postgresql-database-statistics-using-the-elastic-stack-on-ubuntu-18-04

I guess I am going the create a Logstash pipeline then?

#4

Yes, that's right. This creates a Logstash pipeline reading from a JDBC datasource. JDBC datasources are only supported on Logstash as of now so you will require a Logstash installation. Of course it makes sense to monitor the Logs of this installation using the Filebeat Logstash module...