How to add a TCP SSL Input to your Log Stack

To configure the TCP-SSL input in your Logstash stack, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to Logstash Inputs settings.
  2. Click on the "Add New Input" button in the Logstash configuration wizard.
  3. Select the "TCP-SSL" option from the available input types.
  4. The following configuration details are optional, only add if required:
    • Display Name: Provide a name for the TCP-SSL 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 Fields: Include additional fields to the events. You can add multiple key-value pairs.
  5. Click the "Configure Input" button to save the TCP-SSL input configuration.
  6. Click "Cancel" to discard changes.

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