Logstash is a data pipeline tool used for log processing and aggregation. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Logstash on Void Linux.
Before installing Logstash on Void Linux, you need to ensure that you have:
The first step in the installation process is to update the system to the current version. Open the terminal on your Void Linux system and run the following command:
# xbps-install -Suy
This command will update the system to its current version.
After updating the system, we can now proceed to install Logstash. Run the following command:
# xbps-install logstash
This command will download and install Logstash on your Void Linux system.
After installing Logstash, you need to configure it to start automatically at boot time. In Void Linux, the system startup script directory is /etc/sv.
Create the Logstash startup script by running the following command:
# mkdir -p /etc/sv/logstash
Next, create a file named run inside the /etc/sv/logstash/ directory:
vi /etc/sv/logstash/run
Add the following lines to the file:
#!/bin/sh
exec /usr/share/logstash/bin/logstash -f /etc/logstash/conf.d
Save the file and make it executable:
# chmod +x /etc/sv/logstash/run
Finally, enable the Logstash service to start at boot time by running the following command:
# ln -s /etc/sv/logstash /var/service/
After configuring the Logstash service, you can start it by running the following command:
# sv start logstash
You can verify that the Logstash service is running by running the following command:
# sv status logstash
This command will display the status of the Logstash service.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install and configure Logstash on Void Linux. You can now use Logstash to process and aggregate log data on your Void Linux system.
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