Set up and run Metricbeat [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 Metricbeat, including:

• Directory layout
• Secrets keystore
• Command reference
• Run Metricbeat on Docker
• Run Metricbeat on Kubernetes
• Run Metricbeat on Cloud Foundry
• Metricbeat and systemd
• Start Metricbeat
• Stop Metricbeat