EFK Foundations: Elasticsearch, Fluent Bit & Kibana

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EFK Foundations: Elasticsearch, Fluent Bit & Kibana

Instructor: Mumshad Mannambeth

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There are 4 modules in this course

Unlock the potential of modern log management with EFK Stack Foundations. This course is specifically designed for developers and system administrators looking to build a rock-solid understanding of Elasticsearch, Fluent Bit, and Kibana. Through a mix of detailed demonstrations and hands-on labs, you will learn to manage logs effectively and turn raw data into actionable insights.

What You Will Learn: Logging Essentials: Understand the significance of different log types and industry best practices for effective management. Elasticsearch Core: Deep dive into the architecture, setup, and installation of Elasticsearch. Master indexing, querying, and real-time data analytics. Kibana Visualizations: Learn to navigate the Kibana interface to create powerful dashboards that bring your data to life. Efficient Collection with Fluent Bit: Discover how to use Fluent Bit as a lightweight, high-performance forwarder to streamline your logging pipeline.

Build a strong foundation in logging by exploring why logs matter in distributed systems and how Elasticsearch became a core engine for search and analytics. This module frames centralized logging as an operational necessity for troubleshooting, observability, and incident response.

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3 videos2 assignments

Learn the core building blocks of Elasticsearch, from nodes, clusters, and indices to mappings, shards, and replicas. You will also practice CRUD operations and common API patterns so you can confidently ingest, query, and manage log data in Elasticsearch.

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15 videos6 readings2 assignments

15 videosTotal 71 minutes

Mastering Fundamentals of Elasticsearch3 minutes
Nodes and Cluster in Elasticsearch6 minutes
Node Roles in Elasticsearch7 minutes
Documents in Elasticsearch6 minutes
Inverted Index in Elasticsearch5 minutes
Index in Elasticsearch5 minutes
Shards and Replicas in Elasticsearch6 minutes
Replicas in Elasticsearch4 minutes
Mapping in Elasticsearch3 minutes
Dynamic and Explicit Mapping in Elasticsearch6 minutes
CRUD operations on Elasticsearch3 minutes
Demo: Elasticsearch CRUD Commands Part-14 minutes
Demo: Elasticsearch CRUD Commands Part-25 minutes
Demo: Difference between POST and PUT operations6 minutes
Demo: Cluster Information - Elasticsearch CRUD Commands4 minutes

6 readingsTotal 60 minutes

Hands on Lab: Elasticsearch CRUD Commands10 minutes
Hands on Lab: Challenge Elasticsearch CRUD Commands10 minutes
Hands on Lab: Difference between POST and PUT operations10 minutes
Hands on Lab: Difference between POST and PUT operations10 minutes
Hands on Lab: Cluster Information - Elasticsearch CRUD Commands10 minutes
Hands on Lab: Cluster Information - Elasticsearch CRUD Commands10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Quiz 230 minutes
Mastering Elasticsearch Fundamentals30 minutes

Discover how Kibana helps you turn log data into actionable insight. In this module, you will search data with KQL, build dashboards and maps, and create interactive visualizations that make it easier to monitor systems and investigate issues.

What's included

10 videos2 readings1 assignment

10 videosTotal 48 minutes

Introduction to Kibana5 minutes
Kibana visualizations and dashboards5 minutes
Kibana Query Language (KQL): Understanding the syntax and capabilities of KQL for advanced data querying6 minutes
Demo: KQL Part-14 minutes
Demo: KQL Part-24 minutes
Demo: Building our first dashboard using Kibana Part-15 minutes
Demo: Building our first dashboard using Kibana Part-25 minutes
Demo: Building our first dashboard using Kibana Part-36 minutes
Demo: Interactive Dashboards with Drilldowns in Kibana3 minutes
Demo: Building Dashboard Maps with Kibana5 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Hands on Lab: Building our first dashboard using Kibana10 minutes
Hands on Lab: Building Dashboard Maps with Kibana10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Understanding Kibana30 minutes

Understand the log shipping layer of the EFK stack by focusing on Fluent Bit and its lightweight architecture. You will compare it with Logstash and Fluentd, learn where it fits in production pipelines, and explore how plugins move logs from source to destination.

What's included

6 videos2 assignments

6 videosTotal 23 minutes

Introduction to FluentBit2 minutes
Logstash's Role within the ELK Stack5 minutes
Logstash vs FluentD5 minutes
FluentD vs FluentBit5 minutes
Fluent Bit's Role as a Lightweight Log Shipper2 minutes
Input, Filter, and Output Plugins in Fluent Bit4 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

EFK Fundamentals: Log Management & Analysis30 minutes
Fluent Bit30 minutes

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