Set up and run Filebeat [setting-up-and-running]

Before reading this section, see Quick start: installation and configuration for basic installation instructions to get you started.

This section includes additional information on how to install, set up, and run Filebeat, including:

• Directory layout
• Secrets keystore
• Command reference
• Repositories for APT and YUM
• Run Filebeat on Docker
• Run Filebeat on Kubernetes
• Run Filebeat on Cloud Foundry
• Filebeat and systemd
• Start Filebeat
• Stop Filebeat