From e1ee422dd2f2c37f31c7e5a36007a15c7ee4e867 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anthony Lapenna Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 20:04:51 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Updated README --- README.md | 9 ++++++--- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3894bc6..b337d08 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ Run a local ELK (Elasticseach, Logstash, Kibana) stack with Fig and Docker. +This aims to give you the ability to quickly test your logstash filters and how the data can be processed in Kibana. + Based on 3 Docker images: * [elk-elasticsearch](https://github.com/deviantony/docker-elk-elasticsearch) @@ -12,9 +14,10 @@ Based on 3 Docker images: 1. Install [Docker](http://docker.io). 2. Install [Fig](http://fig.sh). 3. Clone this repository -4. fig up -5. nc localhost 5000 < /some/log/file.log -6. http://localhost:8080 to see the messages show up in Kibana. +4. Update the logstash-configuration in logstash-conf/logstash.conf +5. fig up +6. nc localhost 5000 < /some/log/file.log +7. 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.