Centralized logging with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK) stack
In a microservices architecture, where applications are broken down into independent, loosely coupled services, centralized logging becomes crucial for effective monitoring and troubleshooting. We have a lot of reasons to use it:
- Spread out logs: Normally, logs would be all over the place, on each individual mini-app. Imagine hunting for a problem that jumps between them – like looking for a lost sock in a messy house!
- See everything at once: Centralized logging brings all the logs together in one spot, like putting all your socks in a basket. This way, you can easily see how everything is working and if any parts are causing trouble.
- Fixing problems faster: With all the logs in one place, it’s like having a super magnifying glass to find issues. You can search through the logs quickly to see what went wrong, saving you time and frustration.
- Keeping an eye on things: Centralized...