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Add Beats Input

How to add a Beats Input to your Log Stack

To configure the Beats input in your Logstash stack, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to Logstash Inputs settings.
  2. Click on the "Add New Input" button.
  3. Select the "Beats" option you require from the available input types.
  4. The following configuration details are optional, only add if required:
    • Display Name: Provide a name for the Beats input.
    • Display Description: Add a description for better identification.
    • Tags: Assign tags to your events (comma-separated).
    • Type: Add a type field to all events handled by this input.
    • Add Field: Include additional fields to the events. You can add multiple key-value pairs.
  5. Click the "Configure Input" button to save the Beats input configuration.
  6. Click "Cancel" to discard changes.

This guide provides a step-by-step process for configuring a Beats input in Logstash. Adjust the values based on your specific use case and preferences.

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