How can I use Fluentd with Docker for logging?

How can I use Fluentd with Docker for logging?

You can use Fluentd as a logging driver for Docker containers. First, ensure you have Fluentd installed and running.

What configuration do I need for Fluentd to collect logs from Docker?

You need to configure the Fluentd input plugin for Docker. Typically, you would set the input type to 'docker' in your Fluentd config file.

Can you provide an example of the configuration file?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

<source>
  @type docker
  path /var/lib/docker/containers/*.log
  pos_file /var/log/fluentd-docker.log.pos
  tag docker.*
</source>

How do I run Fluentd as a Docker container?

You can run Fluentd in a Docker container using the following command:

docker run -d -p 24224:24224 -v /var/lib/docker/containers:/var/lib/docker/containers fluent/fluentd