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Elastic Stack Monitoring: Kibana, Beats & Logstash

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Elastic Stack Monitoring: Kibana, Beats & Logstash

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand Elastic Stack architecture, components, and security features

  • Set up and configure Elasticsearch, Kibana, Beats, Logstash, security tools

  • Create alerts and configure Logstash for log processing, including security

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September 2026

Assessments

13 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 14 modules in this course

This module provides an overview of the course structure and introduces key concepts related to the Elastic Stack monitoring framework. Learners will gain foundational knowledge about what to expect throughout the course and how monitoring tools are utilized in real-world scenarios.

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1 video

This module introduces the core concepts of observability, including its importance in system monitoring, the role of telemetry signals, and the fundamentals of reliability engineering. Learners will explore the tools and practices used to maintain system health and performance. By the end, they will understand how observability contributes to effective operations in modern systems.

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4 videos1 assignment

This module provides a comprehensive overview of the Elastic Stack, its evolution, key features, and how it compares to other observability tools. Learners will gain a clear understanding of its role in modern monitoring systems and practical applications.

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4 videos1 reading1 assignment

This module provides an introduction to the Elastic Stack, covering its architecture, key components, deployment options, and documentation resources. Learners will gain an understanding of how to set up and navigate the Elastic Stack for monitoring and data management.

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7 videos1 assignment

This module provides an in-depth look at the architecture and core operations of Elasticsearch, including REST API interactions, Kibana Console usage, and cluster health monitoring. Learners will gain practical skills in managing data, executing API requests, and understanding internal Elasticsearch processes.

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6 videos1 assignment

This module covers essential data operations and index configuration in Elasticsearch, including creating, reading, updating, and deleting documents. It also explores efficient batch processing using the Bulk API and how to optimize performance through index settings. Learners will gain hands-on skills in managing and configuring Elasticsearch data structures.

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3 videos1 assignment

This module covers essential techniques for searching and analyzing data using Elasticsearch, including relevance-based ranking, query optimization, and mapping design. Learners will gain hands-on experience with advanced search methods and best practices for improving search performance.

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4 videos1 assignment

This module introduces learners to Kibana and its role in visualizing and analyzing Elasticsearch data. It covers the fundamentals of the Kibana user interface, setting up a demo environment, and using Elasticsearch DSL for log discovery. Learners will gain practical skills in data exploration and visualization within the Elastic Stack.

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4 videos1 assignment

This module provides an overview of Kibana's visualization tools and how to create effective dashboards. Learners will explore various chart types and data table configurations to better analyze and present data. The module also covers best practices for choosing the right visualization based on data needs.

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6 videos1 reading1 assignment

This module explores the fundamentals of using Beats for data collection within the Elastic Stack. Learners will gain hands-on experience with setting up and configuring Filebeat and Metricbeat, as well as visualizing collected data in Kibana. The module emphasizes practical skills in log and metric monitoring for system performance analysis.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

This module provides an overview of the Elastic Agent and Fleet, covering their roles in managing observability, enabling centralized data collection, and integrating with Kibana for visualization. Learners will gain hands-on experience through demonstrations and knowledge checks to reinforce practical implementation skills.

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4 videos1 assignment

This module explores the alerting capabilities of the Elastic Stack, covering how to create, configure, and execute alert rules. Learners will gain hands-on experience with monitoring and responding to critical events in real time. The content also emphasizes the importance of alert management and integration with monitoring systems.

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3 videos1 assignment

This module provides an overview of Logstash and its role in the Elastic Stack, focusing on data processing, log parsing, and integration with Elasticsearch. Learners will gain hands-on experience with Logstash configurations, CSV and Grok filters, and building end-to-end log processing pipelines.

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5 videos1 assignment

This module provides a comprehensive summary of the course content, highlights the most important concepts learned, and offers guidance on how to continue applying the knowledge in real-world scenarios.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

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