Master the ELK Stack: Logstash, Docker Compose & Real-World Projects

What you will learn:

Master the core principles of the ELK Stack and Logstash pipeline construction.
Develop expertise in Docker Compose configuration, deployment, and effective troubleshooting.
Gain hands-on experience in deploying and managing microservices and containers.
Become proficient in debugging and visualizing service logs using Kibana.
Apply your knowledge through practical, real-world case studies that showcase the full power of the ELK stack.

Description

Unlock the Power of the ELK Stack

This comprehensive course empowers IT professionals, developers, and sysadmins to conquer the world of Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana. Dive deep into practical applications, mastering Logstash pipelines, Docker Compose configurations, and sophisticated debugging techniques. You'll tackle real-world challenges through two in-depth case studies, solidifying your understanding and building a robust skillset.

Start with the Fundamentals

The course begins with a solid introduction to the ELK Stack, its architecture, and its integration with modern data systems. This sets the stage for a smooth learning journey, ensuring you're ready for the advanced topics that follow.

Master Logstash Data Processing

Become a Logstash maestro! Learn how to handle microservices, configure application properties, create databases, and build efficient Logstash pipelines. This section provides hands-on experience, leaving no aspect of Logstash unexplored.

Conquer Containerization with Docker Compose

Master the art of containerization with Docker Compose. Learn to leverage YAML for database deployment, implement triggered Docker builds, and handle manual volume creation. You'll gain valuable experience deploying real-world applications like WordPress, solidifying your understanding of containerization best practices.

Real-World Application: Case Studies

Put your knowledge to the test with two meticulously designed case studies. The first guides you through the complete data flow within an ELK Stack, from installation to visualizing service logs in Kibana. The second focuses on advanced debugging and troubleshooting scenarios, incorporating additional tools like Zipkin to expand your problem-solving capabilities.

Become an ELK Stack Pro

By the end of this course, you will confidently implement, manage, and troubleshoot ELK Stack setups across different environments. The hands-on projects and real-world case studies will prepare you for immediate success in your professional life.

Curriculum

Introduction

This introductory section sets the stage for the entire course. The "Introduction to Project" lecture (6:38) provides a comprehensive overview of the course structure, goals, and how the ELK Stack integrates with modern data systems.

Logstash

This section dives deep into Logstash, covering essential topics like handling microservices (9:10), downloading Elasticsearch (10:59), navigating the project explorer (10:55), configuring application properties (10:40), and creating a database (9:50). These lectures offer extensive hands-on practice in building Logstash pipelines.

Docker-Compose

This module focuses on containerization using Docker Compose. Lectures cover real-world case studies and provide practical experience in YAML-based database deployment (7:30, 8:36), using Docker Compose commands (3:08), managing triggered Docker builds (8:54), and creating volumes manually (4:53). Additional lectures showcase deploying and running a WordPress container (4:55, 2:57).

Case Study

This section applies your learned skills through two comprehensive case studies. The first case study (6:03, 7:29, 12:18, 6:46, 0:48) walks you through the entire data flow within an ELK Stack, while the second (2:43, 9:28) focuses on advanced debugging techniques. Both include the use of additional tools, such as Zipkin (9:24), to enhance your troubleshooting capabilities.