System Metrics for macOS

Collect and ship macOS operating system and service metrics to Logstash and Elasticsearch

Metricbeat is a lightweight shipper that helps you monitor your servers by collecting metrics from the operating system and from services running on the macOS server. Configure Metricbeat using the pre-defined examples below to collect and ship macOS operating system, service metrics and statistics to Logstash or Elasticsearch.

Install Integration

Please click on the Install Integration button to configure your stack for this source.

Install Metricbeat

To get started first follow the steps below:

Install metricbeat (opens in a new tab)
Root access
Verify the required port is open

Older versions can be found here: metricbeat 7 (opens in a new tab), metricbeat 6 (opens in a new tab), metricbeat 5 (opens in a new tab)

Copy Configuration File

The configuration file below is pre-configured to send data to your Logit.io Stack via Logstash.

Copy the configuration file below and overwrite the contents of metricbeat.yml.

###################### Logit.io Metricbeat Configuration #######################
# =========================== Modules configuration ============================
 
metricbeat.config.modules:
  # Glob pattern for configuration loading
  path: ${path.config}/modules.d/*.yml
 
  # Set to true to enable config reloading
  reload.enabled: false
 
  # Period on which files under path should be checked for changes
  #reload.period: 10s
# ======================= Elasticsearch template setting =======================
setup.template.settings:
  index.number_of_shards: 1
  index.codec: best_compression
  #_source.enabled: false
 
# ================================== Outputs ===================================
# ------------------------------ Logstash Output -------------------------------

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No input available! Your stack is missing the required input for this data source

Talk to support to add the input

Enable module

There are several built in metricbeat modules you can use. To enable the system module, run the following:

metricbeat modules list
metricbeat modules enable system

Configure module

Each module has its own configuration file where different metricsets can be enabled / disabled. Locate the configuration file for the system module.

~/<EXTRACTED_ARCHIVE>/modules.d/system.yml

By default the following metrics are enabled. To enable or disable a metric simply comment or uncomment the line out.

- module: system
  period: 10s
  metricsets:
    - cpu
    - load
    - memory
    - network
    - process
    - process_summary
    - socket_summary
    #- core
    #- diskio
    #- socket

Start Metricbeat

Start or restart Metricbeat (opens in a new tab) to apply the configuration changes.

Check Logit.io for your logs

Data should now have been sent to your Stack.

View My Data

If you don't see take a look at How to diagnose no data in Stack below for how to diagnose common issues.

How to diagnose no data in Stack

If you don't see data appearing in your stack after following this integration, take a look at the troubleshooting guide for steps to diagnose and resolve the problem or contact our support team and we'll be happy to assist.

System module dashboard

The System module comes with predefined Kibana dashboards. To view your dashboards for any of your Logit.io stacks, launch Logs and choose Dashboards.

Kibana dashboard preview

MacOS Overview

One of the key features of macOS is its user-friendly interface, which combines aesthetics with functionality. The Dock provides quick access to frequently used applications, while the Finder offers an intuitive file management system.

MacOS also incorporates numerous built-in apps for productivity, creativity, and entertainment, such as Safari, Pages, Keynote, and iTunes. Under the hood, macOS boasts a Unix-based foundation, ensuring robust security and efficient multitasking.

It includes advanced security features like Gatekeeper and FileVault to protect user data and privacy. In terms of performance, macOS benefits from Apple's hardware optimization, ensuring that Mac computers run smoothly and efficiently.

It also supports virtualization, enabling users to run Windows or Linux alongside macOS through tools like Boot Camp or virtual machines. For system administrators and service providers looking to collect and ship macOS operating system and service metrics, Logit.io serves as a complete solution for data centralisation and analysis.

If you need any further assistance with migrating your data to Logit.io we're here to help you get started. Feel free to get in contact with our support team by sending us a message via live chat & we'll be happy to assist.

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