1. How is the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash) installed?
Each component is installed separately: Elasticsearch as the storage and search engine, Logstash as the data collection and transformation layer, and Kibana as the visualization interface. Installation can be sped up using Docker images or package managers (apt/yum).
2. What do I need to set up ELK?
You'll need one or more servers with enough RAM and disk space for your data volume (SSD is recommended for Elasticsearch), and log sources configured to send data to Logstash (or directly to Elasticsearch).
3. I've never heard of ELK before — what does it actually do?
The ELK Stack is an open-source toolset that collects log and event data from different systems into one searchable place and lets you monitor it through visual dashboards.
4. How do you help during the setup process?
We handle the setup end to end — from designing the data pipeline architecture and index management to building the Kibana dashboards your team will use day to day.
5. Is setting up ELK free?
The core components of the Elastic Stack are open-source and free to use; paid tiers are available for advanced security and monitoring features, and we help you choose the right one for your needs.
