How to Install Fluentd on Ubuntu Server Latest

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the installation process of Fluentd on Ubuntu server.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following:

• A Ubuntu server.
• A user account with sudo privileges.
• A working internet connection.

Step 1: Update Package List

First, we need to update the package list.

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Next, we will install the dependencies required to run Fluentd.

sudo apt install -y build-essential ruby-dev

Step 3: Install Fluentd

We will install Fluentd using RubyGems, which is a package manager for Ruby.

sudo gem install fluentd

Step 4: Start Fluentd

We can start Fluentd using the following command.

sudo fluentd

Step 5: Verify Installation

You can verify the installation of Fluentd by typing the following command.

sudo fluentd --version

You should see the version of Fluentd installed on your system.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Fluentd on your Ubuntu server. You can now use Fluentd to collect, process and forward logs to your desired destination.

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