Set up and run Packetbeat [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 Packetbeat, including:

• Directory layout
• Command reference
• Repositories for APT and YUM
• Run Packetbeat on Docker
• Packetbeat and systemd
• Start Packetbeat
• Stop Packetbeat