How do I set up the ELK stack for my microservices?

How do I set up the ELK stack for my microservices?

To set up the ELK stack for microservices, you'll need to install Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana. Do you have a specific environment in mind?

I'm using Docker for my microservices. Any tips for that?

Yes! You can use Docker images for Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana. Make sure to configure your Docker Compose file to link them together.

What configurations should I include in the Docker Compose file?

Include services for Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana, and set the necessary environment variables for each service. Would you like a sample configuration?

Yes, please share a sample configuration!

Here's a basic example:

version: '3'
services:
  elasticsearch:
    image: elasticsearch:7.10.0
    environment:
      - discovery.type=single-node
  logstash:
    image: logstash:7.10.0
    volumes:
      - ./logstash.conf:/usr/share/logstash/pipeline/logstash.conf
  kibana:
    image: kibana:7.10.0
    ports:
      - '5601:5601'