docker-elk/README.md

Fig ELK Stack Test

Test of building an ELK (Elasticseach, Logstash, Kibana) stack with Fig and Docker.

Installation and use

1. Install Docker.
2. Install Fig.
3. Clone this repo
4. fig up
5. nc localhost 5000 < /some/log/file.log
6. http://localhost:8080 to see the messages show up in Kibana.

This will create 3 docker containers with Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Logstash running in them and connected to each other. Three ports are exposed for access:

• 5000: Logstash TCP input.
• 9200: Elasticsearch HTTP (With Marvel plugin accessible via http://localhost:9200/_plugin/marvel)
• 8080: Kibana web interface.