ELK Stack

Warning

For security reasons, this role is not recommended. If you prefer to keep your logs safe without relying on external servers, consider using an alternative tool.

Overview

This Ansible role deploys and configures an ELK Stack (comprising Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana) using Docker Compose. The ELK Stack is widely used for centralized log collection, analysis, and visualization of log and machine-generated data.

Description

This role performs the following tasks:

Setup & Configuration: Installs and configures the three main components—Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana.
Template-Driven Adjustments: Adapts configuration files through templates and variables.
Docker Integration: Deploys the stack using Docker Compose, integrating it into your containerized environment.
Service Management: Handles service restarts and updates through Ansible handlers.

Purpose

The ELK Stack is primarily used for:

Centralized Log Management: Consolidating logs from various systems into one location.
Real-Time Troubleshooting: Quickly diagnosing issues through live log analysis.
Performance Monitoring: Tracking system performance and identifying anomalies.
Security Analysis: Detecting and investigating security incidents based on log data.

Features

Centralized Log Management: Collects and aggregates logs from disparate systems.
Real-Time Analysis: Leverages Elasticsearch for fast data search and analytics.
Flexible Data Pipelines: Processes and transforms log data with Logstash.
Interactive Visualization: Creates dashboards and visual reports with Kibana.
Scalable & Extensible: Easily integrates additional tools and custom configurations via templates.

Credits 📝

Developed and maintained by Kevin Veen-Birkenbach.
For more information, visit www.veen.world.
Part of the CyMaIS Project.
License: CyMaIS NonCommercial License (CNCL)

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