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# ELK Stack
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## Warning
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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.
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## Overview
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This Ansible role deploys and configures an [ELK Stack](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elastic_stack) (comprising [Elasticsearch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elasticsearch), [Logstash](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elastic_stack), and [Kibana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kibana)) using [Docker Compose](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Docker_Compose). The ELK Stack is widely used for centralized log collection, analysis, and visualization of log and machine-generated data.
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## Description
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This role performs the following tasks:
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- **Setup & Configuration:** Installs and configures the three main components—Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana.
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- **Template-Driven Adjustments:** Adapts configuration files through templates and variables.
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- **Docker Integration:** Deploys the stack using Docker Compose, integrating it into your containerized environment.
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- **Service Management:** Handles service restarts and updates through Ansible handlers.
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## Purpose
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The ELK Stack is primarily used for:
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- **Centralized Log Management:** Consolidating logs from various systems into one location.
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- **Real-Time Troubleshooting:** Quickly diagnosing issues through live log analysis.
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- **Performance Monitoring:** Tracking system performance and identifying anomalies.
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- **Security Analysis:** Detecting and investigating security incidents based on log data.
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## Features
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- **Centralized Log Management:** Collects and aggregates logs from disparate systems.
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- **Real-Time Analysis:** Leverages Elasticsearch for fast data search and analytics.
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- **Flexible Data Pipelines:** Processes and transforms log data with Logstash.
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- **Interactive Visualization:** Creates dashboards and visual reports with Kibana.
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- **Scalable & Extensible:** Easily integrates additional tools and custom configurations via templates.
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## Credits 📝
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Developed and maintained by **Kevin Veen-Birkenbach**.
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For more information, visit [www.veen.world](https://www.veen.world).
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Part of the [Infinito.Nexus Project](https://s.infinito.nexus/code).
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License: [Infinito.Nexus NonCommercial License](https://s.infinito.nexus/license) |