Logstash is a powerful and versatile data processing and transformation pipeline tool designed to centralize, transform, and forward data. It is an integral part of the Elastic Stack, enabling seamless integration with Elasticsearch and Kibana for data analytics and visualization.

Features of Logstash:

• Support for numerous data sources, including logs, metrics, and application data.
• Advanced data parsing and transformation using Grok patterns and conditional filtering.
• Real-time data processing with powerful pipeline configurations.
• Seamless integration with Elasticsearch and other outputs like Kafka and RabbitMQ.
• Customizable input, filter, and output plugins for flexible data workflows.
• Scalable architecture for processing large volumes of data efficiently.
• Comprehensive monitoring and error reporting for pipeline management.

Run these commands on your VM:
$ sudo su
$ sudo apt update
$ logstash --version

Disclaimer: Logstash is a data processing tool distributed under the Elastic License. It is developed and maintained by Elastic. Logstash is provided "as is," without any warranty, express or implied. Users utilize this software at their own risk. The developers and contributors to Logstash are not responsible for any damages, losses, or consequences resulting from the use of this software. Users are encouraged to review and comply with licensing terms and any applicable regulations when using Logstash.