Introduction

In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana, collectively known as the ELK Stack, on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). ELK Stack is a powerful open-source platform used for log management and data visualization.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure you have:

1. A Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system
2. Root access to your system

Steps to Install ELK Stack

1. Install Java: Ensure Java is installed on your system. ELK Stack requires Java to run. You can install Java using:

sudo yum install java-1.8.0-openjdk

1. Install Elasticsearch: Add the Elasticsearch repository and install Elasticsearch using:

sudo rpm --import https://artifacts.elastic.co/GPG-KEY-elasticsearch
sudo rpm -ivh https://artifacts.elastic.co/downloads/elasticsearch/elasticsearch-7.x.x.rpm

1. Install Logstash: Add the Logstash repository and install Logstash using:

sudo rpm --import https://artifacts.elastic.co/GPG-KEY-elasticsearch
sudo rpm -ivh https://artifacts.elastic.co/downloads/logstash/logstash-7.x.x.rpm

1. Install Kibana: Add the Kibana repository and install Kibana using:

sudo rpm --import https://artifacts.elastic.co/GPG-KEY-elasticsearch
sudo rpm -ivh https://artifacts.elastic.co/downloads/kibana/kibana-7.x.x.rpm

1. Start and Enable Services: Start and enable Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana services:

sudo systemctl start elasticsearch logstash kibana
sudo systemctl enable elasticsearch logstash kibana

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK Stack) on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). You can now start using the ELK Stack for log management and data visualization.