Filebeat is a lightweight log shipper from Elastic that collects, processes, and forwards log data to Elasticsearch or Logstash. It efficiently monitors log files and ensures real-time log forwarding for analysis and monitoring.

Features of Filebeat:

• Lightweight and efficient log forwarding.
• Supports various log sources and input types.
• Can send data to Elasticsearch, Logstash, or Kafka.
• Built-in modules for common log formats.

To check the installed Filebeat version, run: /opt/filebeat/filebeat version.

Disclaimer: Filebeat is an open-source tool maintained by Elastic. Some advanced features may require a subscription for enterprise support and additional functionalities.