Running Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana on Kubernetes with Helm

The tutorial provides a detailed guide on deploying Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK Stack) on Kubernetes using Helm, an open-source container orchestration tool developed by Google. It explains how Kubernetes can address operational challenges of maintaining the Elastic Stack, such as updates, monitoring, and failover management, by utilizing code-based configuration files and command-line interfaces. The tutorial covers the manual setup of ELK components within Kubernetes, including deploying Elasticsearch in a single-node mode, connecting Kibana to Elasticsearch, and setting up Logstash for log collection and forwarding using YAML files. Additionally, it showcases the benefits of using Helm Charts to streamline the setup process by packaging configurations into a single deployable unit, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing errors during deployment. The guide is structured to accommodate users on Mac, Windows, and Linux, providing insights into both manual and automated deployment methods while emphasizing the advantages of Helm in managing complex configurations in Kubernetes environments.