- Lab
- A Cloud Guru
Showing Fluentd
Here, we have a preinstalled Fluentd installation that you can use to practice your skills or to learn more about Fluentd. This lab provides a hands-on opportunity to experience and test Fluentd. In this lab, you will be able to work with Fluentd and its log file locations and also send data to Fluentd for review.
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Challenge
Log In to the Provided Server
Log in to the server as
cloud_userwith the provided password to ensure you can log in. The server has Fluentd preinstalled. When the fileSERVER-READYis shown in the/home/cloud_user folder, then you can follow along with the tasks. -
Challenge
Use the Default Configuration to Receive Logs
In the how-to video for this lab, an example will be shown for receiving logs at the HTTP endpoint. This example will route the output to stdout. The log will be found at
/var/log/td-agent/td-agent.logon the filesystem. -
Challenge
Modify `rsyslog` to Send Logs to Fluentd
The how-to video will also show an example of configuring
rsyslogto send logs to Fluentd. Then the default config file for Fluentd will be changed to accept the log and output it to stdout.
What's a lab?
Hands-on Labs are real environments created by industry experts to help you learn. These environments help you gain knowledge and experience, practice without compromising your system, test without risk, destroy without fear, and let you learn from your mistakes. Hands-on Labs: practice your skills before delivering in the real world.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.
