Filebeat is a lightweight log shipper from the Elastic Stack, designed for forwarding and centralizing log data. It monitors log files and forwards them to Elasticsearch or Logstash for indexing and analysis. Filebeat is optimized for low resource consumption, making it ideal for use in distributed systems with high log volumes.

Features of Filebeat:

• Lightweight and efficient log shipping with minimal overhead.
• Supports a variety of log input sources, including log files, system logs, and more.
• Easy integration with Elasticsearch and Logstash for data processing.
• Pre-configured modules for popular software, enabling quick setup.
• Real-time log shipping and processing with minimal latency.
• Built-in support for structured data and log parsing.

To check Filebeat version:-

$ filebeat version

For more details on configuration and usage, refer to the official Filebeat documentation.

Disclaimer: Filebeat is open-source and is provided "as is," without any warranty, express or implied. Users are encouraged to review the Elastic License and terms before using Filebeat in commercial environments.