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Beats winlogbeat Elastic

Use this command to install Beats winlogbeat:
winget install --id=Elastic.Winlogbeat -e

Winlogbeat is an open-source log collector that ships Windows Event Logs to Elasticsearch or Logstash. It installs and runs as a Windows service.

Winlogbeat is a lightweight data shipper designed to collect and forward operational data from Windows systems to Elasticsearch. It efficiently handles logs, metrics, and network packet data with minimal resource usage.

Key features include:

  • Lightweight installation with minimal system resource consumption.
  • Direct integration with Elasticsearch or via Logstash for flexible data processing.
  • Specialization in capturing various operational data types crucial for monitoring and analysis.

Ideal for IT operations teams managing Windows environments, Winlogbeat enables real-time monitoring and visualization of system data using Kibana. Its small footprint ensures it can be installed on resource-constrained systems without performance impact. It can be easily installed via winget, making setup quick and straightforward.

Versions
9.0.2
9.0.1
9.0.0
8.18.0
8.17.4
8.17.3
8.17.2
8.17.0
8.16.1
8.16.0